Twentyfive years ago on june 27, route 66 was decommissioned. Traveling americas mother road a book list by anne m. The highway, which became one of the most famous roads in the united states, originally ran from chicago. Detailed 2 week route 66 itinerary plan the ultimate. Route 66 us 66, which traversed the western twothirds of the u. A route 66 road trip is a 2,400 mile driving adventure along what is probably the most famous road in the world. So there you have it, our best books for planning a route 66 trip. Get your kicks on route 66 is a popular rhythm and blues standard, composed in 1946 by american songwriter bobby troup. Websites for the places featured in this travel itinerary and the communities where they are found are. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Hes covered every inch of it, and he knows where it leads. Our route 66 planning guide will help you plan your american road trip adventure including, when to go, how many days you need. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Earlier editions are still being sold and are ten years or more out of date. He has written seventeen books, including route 66. Jim hinckleys america is a multifaceted travel network social media, blog, 5 minutes with jim podcast, live stream programs, youtube, vimeo, presentations, books. Now available in paperbackthis incredible collection of historical photographs captures the reverence of all the attractions and towns of the mother road, route 66. There are obviously dozens of books about route 66 available, with more coming out all the time this isnt meant to be a comprehensive guide, just a short article on which ones weve found to be the most useful.
The photo journal images are from an eight day journey i took from santa monica, california to. Highway 66 us 66 or route 66, also known as the will rogers highway, the main street of america or the mother road, was one of the original highways in the u. Greetings from the mother road by michael wallis, suzanne wallis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He is a hypocrite, a liar, a two faced snake to whom michael jack. Route 66 by tim steal, give you a modern guide to driving with new and preserved sites. In the books section, youll find a variety of books ranging from guidebooks youll wear out on the road on your next route 66 trip, to beautiful coffee table books that will inspire you and your guests into taking that route 66 trip of a lifetime. Together, we will explore the backroads, get our kicks on route 66, and forge new legends. The historical references make eating your way across route 66 a lot of fun. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Route 66 travel guide and roadside companion by tom snyder. Find route 66 books to prepare your trip down route 66.
Adult coloring book the perfect escape on route 66 volume 2 church, cheryl. The song get your kicks on route 66 was written by bobby troup and was first recorded and released by the king cole trio in 1946. For me, the process of planning my route 66 road trip was a large part of the whole experience. How the green book helped black travelers navigate arizona during jim crow. A brief history of americas mother road, route 66 time. Route 66 travelers guide and roadside companion 4th edition first. Greetings from route 66 michael karl witzel, jim hinckley, kerrick james, lee klancher, kathy weiser. Route 66 the mother road by michael wallis abebooks. Route 66 was delisted as a highway in 27 june, 1985. 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. The library headquarters at that time was located in old car dealership on natural bridge.
Wallis weaves together a rich tapestry of eight decades that chronicles the road from its founding to its demise with the advent of the interstate. Bobby troup, songwriter of get your kicks on route 66 any of you who love nostalgia will love route 66. Michael wallis is an awardwinning historian of the old west and author of route 66. Ultimate route 66 road trip planning guide independent. Cover versions of get your kicks on route 66 written by. The detailed daybyday route 66 itinerary covers all the basic details mileage, general route and sightseeing highlights along the 2,400 mile route. Any book endorsed by the great michael wallis is a. I will treasure my trip forever, and this book recaptures very vividly every memory. Michael wallis born october 7, 1945 is an american journalist, popular historian, author, speaker and voice actor. Route 66, the passage west, the road of flight, the mother road. Martins press was the first guidebook to the old road written in more than forty years, as well as the first to map the route since its decertification in 1985. This book is only available from establishments along route 66 or on the authors web site.
After 17 years of research, wallis presents the definitive chronicle of route 66, from its founding to its interstateinduced demise to its current revival. But even as the notell motels and momandpop shops along the road disappeared, the fables of americas mother road continued to. Noted author michael witzel spent years traveling route 66 collecting mementos of life and folklore that make up the most famous road in america. Although highway 66 is no longer commissioned as a us highway, you can still get your kicks on the path it took through the united states as more than fourfifths of it remain drivable though not always wellmarked as a. It has been remarkably updated in every way for the latest edition. That said, snyders combined guide and storybook is an absolute gem. I could not agree more with andrea watts about randy taraborrellis book. Arguably the only portion really worth driving is between seligman and kingman in arizona, between las vegqas and the grand canyon. Its outdated due to its having been written in 1990, and a lot has changed on the road since then both for better and for worse, but the history of all of the beloved landmarks doesnt change. Route 66 kids, the second in michael lunds route 66 novel series, is a babyboomers comingofage story, reminding us that children always wonder about their origin. Best books for planning a route 66 trip the lost adventure. Route 66 was the road of dreamers and ramblers, drifters and writers, the road of john steinbeck, woody guthrie, and jack kerouac. To make that trip a success, we advise you to take some maps with you, in addition to a good guidebook.
The western end of route 66 is santa monica and the pacific ocean. The route 66 learn more page provides useful information covering a wide range of topics that relate to route 66. Smith of tucumcari first traveled the route that became highway 66 in a covered wagon in 1910. Do you love route 66, then your just found the right book you already really like word searches, but most books are virtually the same with just lists of words. But as an idea, route 66 runs through the heart of american pop culture. Us 66 was established on november 11, 1926, with road signs erected the following year. Chapter one, americas main street, introduces route 66. The resources by state are organized by state in the order they appear in the list of sites, as they would be encountered if you were traveling along route 66 from east to west. Books that honor a part of american history and serve as educational tools or travel guides for route 66. It is full of stories and pictures from all along the mother road.
Tales from bloody 66, ghost towns of the southwest, the route 66 encyclopedia, the illustrated route 66 historic atlas and backroads of arizona. However, portions of what used to be the highway still exist. Route 66 is the ultimate american road trip and weve put together a comprehensive 2 week route 66 itinerary to help drivers navigate this historic route. Route 66, an album by michael daugherty, marin alsop, meiann chen, laura jackson on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. For the first ten years the mother road stopped in downtown l. It was covered by jump city band, the robin nolan trio featuring randy greer, gary williams, little willie littlefield and other artists. Route 66 was once considered an essential artery, its travelers a measure of americas pulse. In honor of the mother roads 90th anniversary, here are several of its treasures. Route 66, americas mother road, revs back to life as 2,400 mile ghost town begins attracting tourists in nostalgiadriven revival. What is the best book currently available about michael. Join authorphotographer michael karl witzel on a road trip tour of america, past and present. On maps, it starts in chicago and ends, about 2,400 miles later, in santa monica, calif.
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