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Michael Dregni
Hardcover
160 pages
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This Old John Deere: A Treasury of Vintage Tractors and Family Farm Memories
$19.99
A rich history of John Deere tractors on American family farms, beautifully illustrated with photographs, containing short stories, essays, tall tales, and reminiscences.
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| Weight | 0.96 kg |
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| Dimensions | 28.89 × 22.86 × 1.91 cm |
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