The Route 66 Encyclopedia
The Route 66 Encyclopedia by Jim Hinckley, published by Voyageur Press on February 15, 2016, is a comprehensive reference work that explores the rich history and culture surrounding Route 66. This reprint edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English, featuring a collection of alphabetical entries that cover various aspects of the iconic highway, including its landmarks, personalities, and cultural significance. The book is illustrated with over 1,000 photographs and memorabilia, providing a visual journey through the past and present of this famous route.
Readers will discover a diverse array of topics, from the famous anthem “Route 66” by Bobby Troup to the historical significance of locations like the U Drop Inn Café in Texas. The encyclopedia also highlights notable figures such as Jack Rittenhouse and Will Rogers, alongside lesser-known contributors like Arthur Nelson and Angel Delgadillo. This work serves not only as an encyclopedia but also as a time capsule and travel guide, chronicling nearly a century of societal evolution related to road travel in the United States.
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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.
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