Route 66: Images of America's Main Street - Softcover

Kaszynski, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786477180 ISBN 13: 9780786477180

Publisher: McFarland, 2013

Synopsis

Route 66 is a fixture of American culture. For the truckers, salesmen and vacationers who have traveled it and for the people who live along it, the road is a reminder of the bygone days of American motoring. Despite time, neglect and progress, Route 66 endures. Almost all of its 2,448 miles are still intact and drivable. Travel from Chicago to Los Angeles and experience Route 66 through this richly illustrated book, with pictures of many of the historic landmarks and longtime businesses that have become roadside institutions to several generations of Route 66 travelers, plus some that are relatively unknown. Nearly all of the places shown can be visited today. The book is also a salute to those who supported the highway over the years, including Cyrus Avery, Jack Cuthbert (Mr. 66), Lucille Hamon and Campbells 66 Express.

About this title

About the Author

Writer, researcher and photographer William Kaszynski has written several books on the meaning and history of roads in the United States. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Review

The book's highlight are 200 photographs (55 in color), which capture both what was seen on the road in its prime and what exists now...recommended. --Library Journal

Filled with wonderful information and vignettes of Americana...an absolute must. --Old Cars Weekly

Fascinating...the text is exhaustive and loving. --RALPH

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0786477180
• ISBN 13: 9780786477180
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 216