Rural Heritage June/July 2025

Rural Heritage Bookstore

TRAINING FOR SAFETY. by Margaret Beeman, with Ona Kiser. The authors give detailed explanations of how to train your horse for a safe drive. They emphasize communicating with your horse so he understands what you want him to do and looks to you for direction. Includes easy-to-follow illustrations and photographs. 82 pages. 6x9 inches. Softcover. Item #1421. $19.95.

AMERICA’S RURAL YESTERDAY — Volume IV: Early Tractors. J.C. Allen took thousands of photos of tractors at work in the first half of the 19th century. Many of these were at the request of the tractor manufacturers or dealers, so the tractors he photographed were often brand new models, including Allis-Chalmers, Oliver, Avery, Case, Cletra, Ford, Whitney, Titan, Fordson, Heider, Huber, Minnesota Moline and more, tilling, planting, cultivating and harvesting in the field, as well as used for a variety of chores in the farmyard and barn. Over 200 black and white photos. 156 pages. Item #2035. $24.95

AMERICA’S RURAL YESTERDAY — Volume III: At Home & In Town. More than 160 photographs by famed photographer J.C. Allen of life at home in the kitchen, living room and on the ront porch. Other photos include scenes of the road to town, in the general store, school and library. Many photos have never before been published. 11 x 8.5 inches. Softcover. 156 pages. Item #1555. $24.95

AMERICA’S RURAL YESTERDAY — Volume II: Barn & Farmyard. More than 160 photographs by famed photographer J.C. Allen of work in and around the farm with sheep, chickens, cattle and horses. Vintage tools and equipment. Many photos have never before been published. 11 x 8.5 inches. Softcover. 156 pages. Item #1539. $24.95

AMERICA’S RURAL YESTERDAY — Volume I: Fieldwork. Over 140 photographs by famed photographer J.C. Allen of field work including planting, tilling, harvesting and more. Includes shots of threshing, plowing, cultivating, spreading and haystacking. Horses, mules, oxen, vintage tractors and steam engines. Many photos have never before been published. 11 x 8.5 inches. Softcover. 144 pages Item #1506. $24.95

CULTIVATING MEMORIES by Ralph Rice. Farmer/writer Ralph J. Rice shares his experiences of farming both in childhood and as an adult. This collection of essays ranges from musings on the deeper meanings of farming and rural life, to hilarious anecdotes about his own mishaps on the farm. Sweet, funny and reflective, this book paints an endearing portrait of rural life both past and present. 24 black and white illustrations by artist Bethany Caskey. 240 pages. 8.5 X 5.5 inches. Softcover. Item #1596. $14.95

DRAFT HORSES: AN OWNER’S MANUAL. Veterinarian Beth Valentine discusses how to guage your horse’s health, the particular disorders that affect draft horses, how to safely administer medicine, starting a draft foal, and more. Farrier Mike Wildenstein covers how to maintain a sound hoof, judging soundness, and other hoof related topics. Soft cover. 238 pages. Hundreds of black-and-white photos and illustrations. Item #177. $32.00.

THEY DID IT WITH HORSES. by Philip Weber. 2000. Philip spent most of the last century collecting thousands of photos of horses at work. He picked the best from that collection to put in this wonderful book. Open it to any page and you will find something of interest. Sections include logging, firefighting, agriculture, performance, and home delivery of ice, dairy products, baked goods and more. Over 400 black and white photos. 256 pages. Hardcover. 8.5" x 11" Item #116. $24.95 .

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