[.ca] The Illustrated Directory Of Tractors (ISBN 0760313423)

Doesn't Meet Potential:
Spring showers might bring may flowers, but before anything can sprout, a tractor must pass along the furrows. Though I'm not a farmer, I have always enjoyed the hearty beauty of a tractor in an open field. "The Illustrated Directory of Tractors" by Peter Henshaw feeds my interest. This book is loaded with two things: pictures of tractors and a few paragraphs about each one. Whether you like the Emerson-Brantingham 12-20 of 1918, or are fascinated by the entire line of modern John Deeres, you'll love this overview. The downside is the production. Photos don't appear to be color-corrected, the spine is stiff, and the dimensions of the book are not practical. Despite having 280 stunning tractor photos from across the world, much of each image is lost in the inner margin of two-page spreads. Anthony Trendl

A must have item for tractor enthusiasts!:
I cannot put in writing how impressed I was with this book. The back cover states that it contains thousands of facts, but it seemed more like tens of thousands while still reading like a story book. The book gives a very good summary of the product lines of all major tractors, both in the US and abroad, as well as examples of some unheard of brands. Facts are given for all of the models that are discussed. I would highly recommend this book!