"The famous episode of murder and violence involving an Irish secret society in the Pennsylvania coal fields in the 1870s, told from fresh materials, including records of Pinkerton's Detective Agency.

The Molly Maguires

Biographies & Memoirs

Broehl, Jr. Wayne G.

True Crime

Harvard University Press

History

Americas

John Deere's Company is an engaging two-volumenarrative account of Deere's growth from its foundation by a blacksmith to itsposition as a dominant maker of agricultural machinery. This is Volume 2, whichcovers company history from 1928 to 1982--essentially from the Model GP tractorto the 40 Series tractors. Author Wayne G.Broehl Jr. dedicated the better part of a decade to this work, and thecomprehensive overview of John Deere is packed with details on the entireindustry as well as insight into some of the most fascinating strategies,backroom deals, and near-miss acquisitions in agricultural company history. The story follows thecompany's role in the extraordinary growth of the American agricultural economy,its role in the discovery and application of major innovations in machinery andmanufacturing methods, and, finally, its role in the sharing of that technologythroughout the world. Readers are privy to intriguingbackstories, including the partnership with Caterpillar, Charles Wiman's strategyfor taking over the number one position in the agriculture industry, the collaborationwith Yanmar, and the fascinating merger attempt with Fiat--as well asconsideration of a joint venture with Deutz. Broehl Jr. has woven thesecomplex threads into a lively and absorbing historical account that is a must-readfor anyone who loves the history of heavy machines and American industry.

John Deere's Company - Volume 2: From Johnny Popper to the Iron Horses 1928–1982 (John Deere Company History)

Octane Press

The history of Deere & Company is several stories at once. It is the saga of an American folk hero remembered as the man "who gave to the world the steel plow." John Deere's Company - Volume 1 is the story of rural and small-town America from the time eastern farmers began moving into the Midwest in the early 1800s, through the American industrial revolution of the late 19th and up to the creation of the first John Deere tractors. 
It is also the story of an uncommon family whose members for 145 years directed the destiny of one of America's oldest business firms—now the largest agricultural machinery manufacturer in the world—until the first nonfamily member, Robert Hanson, was named chief executive officer of Deere in 1982. 
The story follows the company's role in the extraordinary growth of the American agricultural economy; its role in the discovery and application of major innovations in machinery and manufacturing methods; and, finally, its role in the sharing of that technology throughout the world. 
Those roles were influenced by the Populist movement in the 19th century, by the early attempts of unions to organize the farm implement industry, and by the competitive tactics and strategies of industrial leaders whose companies battled each other for market share. 
Wayne Broehl has taken these several historic threads and woven them into this lively and absorbing historical account. The updated and revised book has been divided into two volumes, this is Volume 1.

John Deere's Company - Volume 1: From the Steel Plow to the Tractor 1837–1927 (John Deere Company History)

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

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