{ "item_title" : "Allis Chalmers", "item_author" : [" Walter Geist "], "item_description" : "Allis Chalmers: A Brief History Of 103 Years Of Production is a comprehensive book written by Walter Geist that provides a detailed account of the history of the Allis Chalmers company. The book covers the company's 103-year history, from its founding in 1901 to its eventual closure in 2004. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different periods in the company's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the company's early years and its founders, William James Chalmers and Edward P. Allis. The subsequent chapters cover the company's growth and expansion, its involvement in World War II, and its eventual decline in the 1980s and 1990s.Throughout the book, Geist provides a wealth of information about the company's products, including tractors, combines, and other agricultural machinery. He also delves into the company's innovations, such as the first rubber-tired tractor and the first self-propelled combine.The book is filled with photographs and illustrations that help to bring the company's history to life. It also includes a comprehensive index and bibliography for readers who want to learn more about specific topics.Overall, Allis Chalmers: A Brief History Of 103 Years Of Production is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the agricultural machinery industry or the Allis Chalmers company specifically. It provides a fascinating look at the company's rise and fall and the impact it had on American agriculture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/25/842/790/1258427907_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "32.95", "online_price" : "32.95", "our_price" : "32.95", "club_price" : "32.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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