Route 66 : images of America's Main Street / William Kaszynski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kaszynski, William, 1953-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Historic sites--United States.

Historic sites.

United States.

Historic sites--United States--Pictorial works.

United States--Description and travel.

United States Highway 66.

United States--Pictorial works.

United States Highway 66--Pictorial works.

Genre:

Pictorial works.

Illustrated works.

Physical Description:

vii, 173 pages, 32 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2003]

Summary:

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 the American motoring experience. 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. It presents pictures of many of the historic landmarks and longtime businesses which have become roadside institutions to several generations of Route 66 travelers, plus some places that are relatively unknown to the average traveler. 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 Cutberth ("Mr. 66"), Lucille Hamon and Campbell's 66 Express.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-161) and index.

ISBN:

0786415533

OCLC:

51738050