The Big Book of Caterpillar: The Complete History of Caterpillar Bulldozers & Tractors¹ Plus Collectibles, Sales Memorabilia, and Brochures - Softcover

Pripps, Robert N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 155192319X ISBN 13: 9781551923192

Publisher: Raincoast Book Dist Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

There's nothing a Caterpillar can't handle. From farming to construction, Caterpillar is known as a leader in the agricultural and construction trades, helping build America's farms, roads, and buildings. This BIG book presents the complete history of Caterpillar, covering all steam, gas, and diesel farm tractors, logging crawlers, and construction bulldozers and tractors from the 1860s to the present. The text combines with stunning color photographs, historical artwork, advertisements, rare brochures, and collectible memorabilia such as dealer signs and clocks to tell the whole story of this leading heavy machinery maker. In addition, we've added an entertaining story well known to Cat The first Alexander Botts story about Earthworm Tractors. Also included is background on Cat's predecessor companies, Holt, Daniel Best, and C.L. Best, as well as a discussion of products from associated companies such as Russell Grader, Letourneau, and Trackson. Also "The Big Book of John Deere Tractors," "Vintage Farm Tractors," "This Old Tractor," "The Field Guide to Vintage Farm Tractors," "Classic Tractors of the World," and "Vintage Ford Tractors." Town Square Books from Voyageur Press provide entertaining, in-depth coverage of popular cultural icons, collectibles, nostalgia, and Americana. Town Square Books have an appealing balance of lively text, crisp full-color photography, and careful reproduction of rare archival material.

About this title

About the Author

Robert N. Pripps of Springstead, Wisconsin has written fifteen other tractor books, including Voyageur Press' "The Field Guide to Vintage Farm Tractors" and "Vintage Ford Tractors." Andrew Morland is a freelance photojournalist whose work has been published in numerous magazines and books.

Review

Deals on Wheels, Summer 2005 (circ. unavailable) As one of the world’s most famous trademarks, this book does Caterpillar justice. Its balance of history and innovation, along with beautiful photographs, memorabilia and personal touches from the collectors who shared their passion for the brand, make it a really informative read.”

Edition details

• Publisher: Raincoast Book Dist Ltd
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 155192319X
• ISBN 13: 9781551923192
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Morland Andrew