Route 66 The Mother Road
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The definitive book on Route 66, the most famous road in American culture--updated with a new chapter and photos to commemorate its 75th anniversaryAmerica's Main Street is celebration, Michael Wallis... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0312040490
ISBN13:9780312040499
Release Date:January 1990
Publisher:Saint Martin's Press
Length:243 Pages
Weight:2.68 lbs.
Dimensions:8.8" x 11.0" x 1.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A lyric journey with 66's poet laureate
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
If you ever wanted to make a real journey to a place that's both real and imagined, a place in your heart as much as in your geography, and if that place happens to be Route 66, take this book.Michael Wallis is the unofficial poet laureate of 66 and this book reflects exactly what the Mother Road meant to America and can mean to you. He's covered every inch of it, and he knows where it leads.
still the best book on route 66
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I read Wallis' original book some years ago and now he has offered us an update. It is now 75 years since the highway numbering system went into effect, and more than ten years since the original book came out. What we get is an extra chapter in the back outlining some of the many changes that have occured in the past decade. Some old friends of the road have passed away; and a whole lot of new ones added. One gripe. We don't hear how Angel and Juan in Seligman are doing these days. Experienced 66 hands will know who I mean--the rest of you, make sure you find out about those two fine gentlemen. This, new, book will help you on your way. Highly recommended. 11/2/06--I should mention that Juan Delgadillo, the Juan in my review, passed away Summer 2004. Regrets. He seemed such a genuine character.
still the best book on route 66
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I read Wallis' original book some years ago and now he has offered us an update. It is now 75 years since the highway numbering system went into effect, and more than ten years since the original book came out. What we get is an extra chapter in the back outlining some of the many changes that have occured in the past decade. Some old friends of the road have passed away; and a whole lot of new ones added. One gripe. We don't hear how Angel and Juan in Seligman are doing these days. Experienced 66 hands will know who I mean--the rest of you, make sure you find out about those two fine gentlemen. This, new, book will help you on your way. Highly recommended. 2006--I should mention that Juan Delgadillo, the "Juan" in my review, passed away Summer 2004. Regrets. He seemed like such a genuine character.
Excellent book on tape!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is an excellent tape, with its narration by the author. I have listened to this book while travelling Route 66, and it really makes for excellent driving/listening! Sound quality is excellent; the abridgment does not compromise the book at all. Wallis really knows the road and its people, and his narration brings the book to life.
Wonderful book, great storyteller, brings old road to life!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Wallis is a skillful storyteller who brings this highway alive! He ignites in the reader the desire to travel the road & get to know the cast of characters who live & work on the shoulders of Rt 66. Lots of great memories for baby boomers who took family driving vacations. The book reminds us that so much of what we love about America; the "mom & pop" businesses, the quirky tourist attractions and the good people are still out there, waiting to be rediscovered on Route 66.
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