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The John Deere Story: A Biography of Plowmakers John and Charles Deere

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Today, John Deere is remembered as the inventor of the steel plow. Who was this legendary man and how did he create the internationally renowned company that still bears his name? He began as a debt-stricken blacksmith who, fleeing debt in New England in the 1830s, set up shop in a little town on the Illinois frontier. There, in response to farmers' struggles, he designed a new plow that cut through the impervious prairie sod and lay open the rich, heavy soil for planting. The demand for his polished steel plow convinced him to specialize in farm implements.
In the decades before the Civil War, John Deere envisioned a company supplying midwestern farmers with reliable, affordable equipment. He used only high quality, imported steel and resisted pressure to raise prices. At the same time, he won respectful affection from his employees by working alongside them on the shop floor. Upon taking the helm in the 1860s, John's only surviving son, Charles, expanded the Moline factories to increase production, started sales branch in major midwestern cities to speed distribution, and began to transform the company into a modern corporation. The transformation didn't come without difficulties however: Charles found himself battling the Grange, facing threats of labor unions and strikes led by his own employees, and enduring patent suits and blatant thefts of product designs and advertising.


Editorial Reviews

Review

A most useful addition to the literature on Deere and Company, and the environment in which the business operated.

Agricultural History Review

Lucidly written... an interesting picture of John and Charles in a concise and very readable book.

Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society

[An] outstanding study in business history... particularly illuminating on the close relations that bound industry to agriculture during the pioneering period of settlement in the Midwest. It is an enthralling story.

Indiana Magazine of History

From the Author

Before there was a John Deere tractor, there was a John Deere plow. The John Deere Story is both a biographical portrait of the Deere family and a corporate history of farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Company through the early twentieth century. The John Deere Story sets the stage for Neil's book, Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, and the Birth of Modern Agriculture, available in January 2022.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous condition - great book!

A.D.D. · January 13, 2024

This book was purchased as a gift for my John-Deere loving son and he absolutely loves it! It came quickly, is in great shape, and is a great piece of our country's history that any tractor fan will enjoy reading!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Look At John Deere

L.S. · July 29, 2017

Great, in-depth stories of the early history of John Deere! If you're looking for an antique tractor book, this isn't it, but it's sure to be interesting for any John Deere fan!

5.0 out of 5 stars John Deere - Backbone of America

R. · December 10, 2013

This is a story of the developement of a company through it's successes and failures. The founders had dreems for the future of their company and of the nation. A quality narative of the growth of the John Deere Company, of the effects of the labor movement and the developent of industrial America. Well worth the time to read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great John Deere book!

P. · February 12, 2020

Gift to my husband for Christmas. He loved it!! Biggest John Deere fan I know.😊

5.0 out of 5 stars John Deere

D. · November 2, 2022

Great book.

4.0 out of 5 stars The origins of the John Deere Company - don't forget Charles!

M.C. · August 11, 2022

This book takes an in depth look at a well-known brand. If you see a green tractor, it's almost certainly a John Deere. I had no idea of how large a part his son, Charles, played in making the company what it is today. The company dealt with a lot of political and society changes, and they came through while still caring for their employees. While John was more a "man of the people," his son didn't look down on them from his lofty tower. It was interesting!While I wanted to learn more about the tractor aspect of the company, it wouldn't have made sense, since John and Charles weren't alive when the company branched out into tractors. I learned a lot, and I wasn't bored. I kind of wished there had been a couple of diagrams since I'm not super familiar with the parts of a plow. I liked the pictures that were included in the book, and it's not super long. I truly enjoyed reading about John and Charles Deere and would recommend this book to anyone interested in the origins of the company and/or the men behind it.

5.0 out of 5 stars So I thought this would be a good compliment to his hobby

D. · January 21, 2017

Bought this a a gift for my dad for Christmas. He is into John Deere trackers. He has also restored an old John Deere tractor, that is how much he loves them. So I thought this would be a good compliment to his hobby. He really likes the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Prairie Manufacturer

D.U. · May 21, 2019

A good history on how the prairie was opened.

Wonderfully received

R. · March 6, 2022

I ordered this book for my son-in-laws birthday. He is a farmer and very interested in history. He is also a great fan of John Deere tractors. He was thrilled with the gift of biography of the John Deere family for his birthday.

Bonne biographie

R.P. · October 14, 2023

Je collectionne

John Deere Story

L.G.A. · March 5, 2013

Good story John Deere and his son Charles. Not a long book. Easy to follow. I was hoping for more on John.

The John Deere Story: A Biography of Plowmakers John and Charles Deere

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The John Deere Story: A Biography of Plowmakers John and Charles Deere

Product ID: U0875803369
Condition: New

4.7

The John Deere Story: A Biography of Plowmakers John and Charles Deere-0
Type: Hardcover

AED15721

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

Today, John Deere is remembered as the inventor of the steel plow. Who was this legendary man and how did he create the internationally renowned company that still bears his name? He began as a debt-stricken blacksmith who, fleeing debt in New England in the 1830s, set up shop in a little town on the Illinois frontier. There, in response to farmers' struggles, he designed a new plow that cut through the impervious prairie sod and lay open the rich, heavy soil for planting. The demand for his polished steel plow convinced him to specialize in farm implements.
In the decades before the Civil War, John Deere envisioned a company supplying midwestern farmers with reliable, affordable equipment. He used only high quality, imported steel and resisted pressure to raise prices. At the same time, he won respectful affection from his employees by working alongside them on the shop floor. Upon taking the helm in the 1860s, John's only surviving son, Charles, expanded the Moline factories to increase production, started sales branch in major midwestern cities to speed distribution, and began to transform the company into a modern corporation. The transformation didn't come without difficulties however: Charles found himself battling the Grange, facing threats of labor unions and strikes led by his own employees, and enduring patent suits and blatant thefts of product designs and advertising.


Editorial Reviews

Review

A most useful addition to the literature on Deere and Company, and the environment in which the business operated.

Agricultural History Review

Lucidly written... an interesting picture of John and Charles in a concise and very readable book.

Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society

[An] outstanding study in business history... particularly illuminating on the close relations that bound industry to agriculture during the pioneering period of settlement in the Midwest. It is an enthralling story.

Indiana Magazine of History

From the Author

Before there was a John Deere tractor, there was a John Deere plow. The John Deere Story is both a biographical portrait of the Deere family and a corporate history of farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Company through the early twentieth century. The John Deere Story sets the stage for Neil's book, Tractor Wars: John Deere, Henry Ford, International Harvester, and the Birth of Modern Agriculture, available in January 2022.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous condition - great book!

A.D.D. · January 13, 2024

This book was purchased as a gift for my John-Deere loving son and he absolutely loves it! It came quickly, is in great shape, and is a great piece of our country's history that any tractor fan will enjoy reading!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Look At John Deere

L.S. · July 29, 2017

Great, in-depth stories of the early history of John Deere! If you're looking for an antique tractor book, this isn't it, but it's sure to be interesting for any John Deere fan!

5.0 out of 5 stars John Deere - Backbone of America

R. · December 10, 2013

This is a story of the developement of a company through it's successes and failures. The founders had dreems for the future of their company and of the nation. A quality narative of the growth of the John Deere Company, of the effects of the labor movement and the developent of industrial America. Well worth the time to read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great John Deere book!

P. · February 12, 2020

Gift to my husband for Christmas. He loved it!! Biggest John Deere fan I know.😊

5.0 out of 5 stars John Deere

D. · November 2, 2022

Great book.

4.0 out of 5 stars The origins of the John Deere Company - don't forget Charles!

M.C. · August 11, 2022

This book takes an in depth look at a well-known brand. If you see a green tractor, it's almost certainly a John Deere. I had no idea of how large a part his son, Charles, played in making the company what it is today. The company dealt with a lot of political and society changes, and they came through while still caring for their employees. While John was more a "man of the people," his son didn't look down on them from his lofty tower. It was interesting!While I wanted to learn more about the tractor aspect of the company, it wouldn't have made sense, since John and Charles weren't alive when the company branched out into tractors. I learned a lot, and I wasn't bored. I kind of wished there had been a couple of diagrams since I'm not super familiar with the parts of a plow. I liked the pictures that were included in the book, and it's not super long. I truly enjoyed reading about John and Charles Deere and would recommend this book to anyone interested in the origins of the company and/or the men behind it.

5.0 out of 5 stars So I thought this would be a good compliment to his hobby

D. · January 21, 2017

Bought this a a gift for my dad for Christmas. He is into John Deere trackers. He has also restored an old John Deere tractor, that is how much he loves them. So I thought this would be a good compliment to his hobby. He really likes the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Prairie Manufacturer

D.U. · May 21, 2019

A good history on how the prairie was opened.

Wonderfully received

R. · March 6, 2022

I ordered this book for my son-in-laws birthday. He is a farmer and very interested in history. He is also a great fan of John Deere tractors. He was thrilled with the gift of biography of the John Deere family for his birthday.

Bonne biographie

R.P. · October 14, 2023

Je collectionne

John Deere Story

L.G.A. · March 5, 2013

Good story John Deere and his son Charles. Not a long book. Easy to follow. I was hoping for more on John.

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