- Editorial:
- SANTA MONICA PRESS
- Año de edición:
- 2008
- Materia:
- Históricas y Culturales
- ISBN:
- 978-1-59580-034-3
- EAN:
- 9781595800343
- Páginas:
- 208
- Idioma:
- ANGLES
ROUTE 66 QUICK REFERENCE ENCYCLOPEDIA
The author of the best-selling and critically acclaimed Route 66 Adventure Handbook returns with Route 66 Quick Reference Encyclopedia . In one handy volume, novices and seasoned roadies alike have fast and easy access to all of the essential information about America’s most famous, beloved, and culturally significant highway. Presenting a list of important terms accompanied by descriptive articles and illustrations, the guide details the route’s history — including the origins of the term "Mother Road" and the slogan "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" — as well as its commemorative festivals, quirkiest attractions, and useful highway terms. Fascinating trivia will allow road warriors to impress friends and fellow travelers with their knowledge of the route, while a supplemental list directs dedicated fans to more detailed information on one of the most historic and treasured drives in America. Finally, a set of maps provides both general orientation and points out significant attractions through the use of custom icons. Route 66 Quick Reference Encyclopedia is truly an A-to-Z guide to the absolute best of the Mother Road!
