Ditcherology The Science of Ditching and Ditcher Maintenance
St. Paul, Minn. American Hoist & Derrick Co., (1919). First Edition. Hardcover. 12mo. Pp. 192. Amply illustrated with black-and-white photography. Index. Bound in black cloth with the American Hoist & Derrick Co. logo stamped in gilt on front board, gilt lettering on spine. One leaf with a short, closed fore-edge tear; a small binding flaw on upper rear hinge. Withal, a handsome copy. Item #6106
At first glance, a preposterous monograph on the science of ditch-digging. A closer look reveals the book serves as a guide to the operation and maintenance of "ditchers," a backhoe-like vehicle utilized in the creation of railroad beds. Indeed, photos show ditchers in action while riding on rails. A fine addition to our inventory of Odd Books.
Price: $40.00