The Illustrated Route 66 Historical Atlas

The Illustrated Route 66 Historical Atlas
Author: Jim Hinckley
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2014-10-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 0760345430

"A look at 500 of Route 66's most significant past and present sites in seven categories, illustrated with hundreds of photographs and specially commissioned maps"--

Ghost Towns of Route 66

Ghost Towns of Route 66
Author: Jim Hinckley
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2011-06-09
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1610602471

Explore the mystery and beauty of historic ghost towns from Illinois to California with this gorgeously illustrated guide to America’s favorite highway. The quintessential boom-and-bust highway of the American West, Route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boom towns built around oil wells, railroad stops, cattle ranches, resorts, stagecoach stops, and gold mines. Join Route 66 expert Jim Hinckley as he tours more than twenty-five ghost towns, rich in stories and history, complemented by gorgeous sepia-tone and color photography by Kerrick James. Also includes directions and travel tips for your ghost-town explorations along Route 66.

The Route 66 Encyclopedia

The Route 66 Encyclopedia
Author: Jim Hinckley
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2012-11-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1610586883

An encyclopedia with a twist, The Route 66 Encyclopedia presents alphabetical entries on Route 66 history, landmarks, personalities, and culture, from Bobby Troup’s anthem “Route 66� to The Grapes of Wrath to the Wigwam Motel, illustrated with over 1,000 old and new, color and black-and-white photos and memorabilia.You'll learn about Jack Rittenhouse and Will Rogers as well as the contributions of lesser-known figures like Arthur Nelson and Angel Delgadillo. With references to the old (including the history of the U Drop Inn Café in Texas) and new (including a section about the recent Cars movie), The Route 66 Encyclopedia provides a sweeping look at a highway that has become more than just a road. These pages cover the history of Route 66 and the people who played a role in its transformation from highway to icon between 1926 and the present, but like the highway itself, this work does not fit within the traditional confines of generalities or terminology. Yes, this is an encyclopedia, a reference book for all things Route 66. However, it is also a time capsule, a travel guide, a history book, a memorial, a testimonial, and a chronicle of almost a century of societal evolution.

Route 66

Route 66
Author: Tom Snyder
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2000-03-17
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780312254179

Fully revised and expanded New stories-more details -Nearly 30 feet of strip maps -350 towns and attractions -More highway memorabilia -Mini-tours-rentals-discounts -Chicago-L.A. mileage table

Here We Are . . . on Route 66

Here We Are . . . on Route 66
Author: Jim Hinckley
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2022-01-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 0760371997

Here We Are . . . on Route 66 explores America’s fabled “Mother Road,” following Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica and offering an expert look back at vanished attractions—and sites still drawing thousands each year.

Travel Route 66

Travel Route 66
Author: Jim Hinckley
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2014-03-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0760344302

"A guide to destinations and sights along historic Route 66, with historical background and travel tips"--

The Best Hits on Route 66

The Best Hits on Route 66
Author: Amy Bizzarri
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2018-12-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1493036912

Inspiring, practical, and entertaining, this is the premier guide to all the off-the-radar stops along America’s Mother Road that you simply must not miss. Author Amy Bizzarri, a Route 66 expert and enthusiast, provides a comprehensive list of 100 unique stops that you’ll want to take a moment to explore as you journey along the highway’s 2,500 miles. The Best Hits on Route 66 also includes specialized itineraries with themes that make it easier than ever to plan a road trip to remember. Check out: - Gearhead's Guide to Route 66 - Hollywood on 66 - Native American History on Route 66 - Mother Road for Music Lovers - The Mother Road with Kids - Natural Wonders of Route 66 - Speedy 66: Chicago to Santa Monica in Six Days - and Supernatural 66

The Best Coast: A Road Trip Atlas

The Best Coast: A Road Trip Atlas
Author: Chandler O'Leary
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-04-09
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1632171740

Go on the ultimate West Coast road trip this summer with The Best Coast—a full-color illustrated travel guide to all the must-visit roadside attractions, beloved landmarks, hidden histories, and offbeat delights on Washington, Oregon, and California’s historic highways, include the Pacific Coast Highway! From San Diego, California, all the way up to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, you'll find unusual facts, hidden history, epic Americana, and off-the-beaten-path adventures up and down the coast. This Road Trip Atlas Includes: Route Maps - the coastal route via historic Highways 101 and 1 (the PCH) and an inland route up Highway 99 City Guides - San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Portland, and Seattle 30+ Itineraries and Side Trips - Catalina Island, Joshua Tree National Park, Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks, wine country, Crater Lake National Park, the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Rainier National Park, the San Juan Islands, and Vancouver, BC. Travel Tips - safety, rules of the road, wise planning, and packing lists (for the traveler and for the car) Wildlife Checklists Index of places, parks and attractions Resources - navigational aids, travel information, passes and permits, books, websites and films Hit the road with this one-of-a-kind road trip travel guide through California, Oregon, and Washington that tells the story of the diversity and depth that created the West Coast we know and love today!

Historical Atlas of Exploration

Historical Atlas of Exploration
Author: Angus Konstam
Publisher:
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780816042487

A study of the age of exploration includes short biographies of explorers and their accomplishments, and profiles of cultures such as the Japanese and Inca, and their response to foreign invaders.

Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village

Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village
Author: Maureen Johnson
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1984859625

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Considering a trip to a quaint English village? You’ll think twice after learning about the countless murderous possibilities lurking behind the bucolic façades, thanks to this illustrated guide from #1 bestselling author Maureen Johnson and illustrator Jay Cooper—perfect for fans of cozy mysteries. A weekend roaming narrow old lanes, touring the faded glories of a country manor, and quaffing pints in the pub. How charming. That is, unless you have the misfortune of finding yourself in an English Murder Village, where danger lurks around each picturesque cobblestone corner and every sip of tea may be your last. If you insist on your travels, do yourself a favor and bring a copy of this little book. It may just keep you alive. Brought to life with dozens of Gorey-esque drawings by illustrator Jay Cooper and peppered with allusions to classic crime series and unmistakably British murder lore, Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village gives you the tools you need to avoid the same fate, should you find yourself in a suspiciously cozy English village (or simply dream of going). Good luck! And whatever you do, avoid the vicar.