Traveling Route 66 by Nick Freeth
1926. Gas is 17¢ a gallon. Haircuts are 25 cents. And U.S. Route 66--two thousand miles of road and concrete--connects Chicago with Los Angeles, making long-distance travel a reality for millions of Americans.
Often called America?s Main Street, this famous highway played a key role in the development of U.S. industry and commerce. It offered the prospect of a better life in the West for families trapped in rural poverty along its path. And, by the early 1940s, it was a lifeline in the U.S. war effort. Route 66 quickly became part of the American Dream, generating its own myths and romance and inspiring scores of novelists, poets, artists, moviemakers, and songwriters to weave its image into their work.
This compact book follows the path of the Mother Road, reveals its importance, and captures its special magic. More than 240 full-color illustrations reveal the unique culture along the road, from neon signs and historic landmarks to favorite cars and recipes popular along the highway.
"Don?t be fooled by this small package--within its pages is a colorful, illustrated history of the fabled road and its landmarks."--Paul Taylor, from the Introduction
Nick Freeth was born in 1956 in London and began playing the guitar when he was a youngster. He created his first book, The Acoustic Guitar, in partnership with Charles Alexander, in 1997, after a 20-year career in music radio production, first at the BBC World Service and Jazz FM, then as a freelance programmer. The Electric Guitar, by the same writers, was published the following year. Nick's following work has centered on music and American culture, including Icons of the Guitar (2001, co-authored with Cliff Douse), as well as highly acclaimed guides to Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway, as well as a history of the United States. during the 1940s Nick is an accomplished acoustic and electric guitarist who admires Ry Cooder, Pat Metheny, Jerry Garcia, and Frank Zappa.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780806133263 |
| ISBN 10 | 0806133260 |
| Title | Traveling Route 66 |
| Author | Nick Freeth |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Oklahoma Press |
| Year published | 2001-08-30 |
| Number of pages | 408 |
| Prizes | Commended for Oklahoma Book Award (Design/Illustration) 2002 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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