Route 66 Quick Reference Encyclopedia

By Drew Knowles

Subjects: United states, history, local, Local History, Maps, Roads, history, Automobile travel, Historic sites, Nonfiction, Roads, United states, maps, United states highway 66, United states, description and travel, Description and travel, Roadside architecture, History, Travel, Encyclopedias

Description: With this handy reference, novices and seasoned roadies have quick and easy access to essential information about this famous highway. Providing a list of important terms accompanied by descriptive articles and illustrations, the guide details the route's history—including the origin of the slogan "Get your kicks on Route 66"—commemorative festivals, useful highway terms, maps, and its most famous and quirkiest attractions. A Question & Answer section with trivia questions and their unexpected and fascinating answers provides further information that 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 beloved drives in America.