Here We Are . . . on Route 66: A Journey Down America's Main Street Contributor(s): Hinckley, Jim (Author) |
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ISBN: 0760371997 ISBN-13: 9780760371992 Publisher: Motorbooks International OUR PRICE: $36.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2022 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel | Special Interest - Roadside Attractions - Travel | Food, Lodging & Transportation - Road Travel - History | United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) |
Dewey: 917.804 |
LCCN: 2021946071 |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.9" W x 8.9" (1.55 lbs) 208 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Here We Are . . . on Route 66 explores and celebrates iconic landmarks and cultural touchstones associated with America's most famous highway--and guides you to some lesser-known gems just off the beaten path. Spanning nearly 2,500 miles and eight states--Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California--America's Main Street has given rise to a colorful assortment of roadhouses, motels, greasy spoons, roadside amusements, and breathtaking natural scenery. Acclaimed Route 66 historian Jim Hinckley is your guide to a carefully curated selection of these sites, ranging from the iconic to the revelatory. Arranged by classic Route 66 topics, each spread gives you a different 66 site or attraction, along with a concise and authoritative history illustrated with colorful photography, evocative historical imagery, and collectibles like postcards, ads, and more. Topics of organization include:
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