Publications

Nichols & Shepard Lauson Built Gas Tractors - 1926 "We believe that we can truthfully say that this (Lauson-built) tractor represents the foremost in advanced engineering in the Tractor field and that it will therefore give exceptional satisfaction to our threshermen friends and so prove a worthy addition to the Nichols & Shepard line and reputation." A quotation from the introduction of this heavily illustrated catalogue. Fully restored, digitally retypeset and printed on archival paper that is identical in feel, visual and physical qualities to the historical first edition you will know what the original document was like every time you open and peruse this one. ISBN 0-9737225-0-9

Canadian Interprovincial Regulations for the Construction and Inspection of Boilers and Machinery - 1919-1929 This is an important reference for the testing and proving of antique steam engines. Great attention is paid to assessing quality control, a practice once thought to be a modern concern only. Much sought after by boiler and pressure vessel inspectors and steam enthusiasts as an essential reference. Applicable to 19th and early 20th century steam boilers and engines. ISBN 0-9737225-1-7

American-Abell Catalogue - 1911 This catalogue is typical of agricultural equipment catalogues of the day with its engaging chatty style, addressing buyers of steam ploughing and threshing equipment directly and inviting their correspondence and suggestions. Many responded: included in the catalogue are 15 testimonials from satisfied customers and more than 80 illustrations of American-Abell equipment and western Canadian threshing scenes. Completely remastered, and restored with an engaging new foreword which places this marvelous catalogue within its historical context and describes the Saskatchewan Western Development Museum’s newly restored 32-120 engine now on exhibit. Printed on 32 lb. archival quality paper, 6.5” x 10” format, 84 illustrations, 55 pp. Copyright 2005, Past Ink Publishing ISBN 0-9737225-2-5

Science of Successful Threshing - 1911 When W. W. Dingee and Wallace F. MacGregor’s Science of Successful Threshing was first published, in 1899, agricultural engineering was still in its infancy and as the equipment evolved, so too did successive editions of this popular instruction book. This re-publication is based on the hardcover sixth revised and enlarged edition of 1911. It includes a new foreword which places this famous resource in its historical and modern contexts. The original Dingee-MacGregor preface states, “The object of this book is to enable the owners and the operators of “Case” Threshing Machinery to become familiar with the construction and operation of their engines and machines. … The aim has been to avoid theorizing and only such statements are made as have been demonstrated practical, by actual field experience. The fact is appreciated that it is impossible to lay down specific rules for operating threshing machinery, under the ever varying conditions of grain, straw and weather, but it is hoped that the suggestions herein embodied will enable a man of ordinary intelligence to operate his machine successfully, and even to become an expert himself.” Printed on archival quality paper, 5.5” x 8.5”, with 59 illustrations, 262 pp., sewn binding. Copyright 2004, Past Ink Publishing. ISBN 0-9737225-3-3