{"product_id":"route-66-100-years-hardcover","title":"Route 66: 100 Years - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim Hinckley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommemorate 100 years of America's \"Mother Road\" with this enthralling trip through the past, present, and future of Route 66.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most iconic road in American history is turning 100. Over the past century, Route 66 has far surpassed its original prosaic purpose as an automotive thoroughfare from Chicago to Los Angeles, becoming a pop culture icon embedded in literature, song, film, and (most significantly) our imagination. It remains so even decades after the Interstate system mostly bypassed it. \u003ci\u003eRoute 66: 100 Years \u003c\/i\u003eoffers the ultimate road trip from veteran Route 66 author and historian Jim Hinckley and the expert panel of Mother Road historians assembled for the richly illustrated journey. The book features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEssays about the history of Route 66\u003c\/b\u003e in each of the eight states through which it passes (Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California), written by Route 66 experts from those states\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeriod and contemporary photographs\u003c\/b\u003e of legendary must-see attractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImages of memorabilia\u003c\/b\u003e from throughout ten decades and maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSidebar features\u003c\/b\u003e, including appearances in popular culture, side trips, sites past and present, strange occurrences, and profiles of the people who continue to make 66 a popular destination for travelers from around the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe National Register of Historic Places lists more than 250 stops along \"America's Main Street.\" Let \u003ci\u003eRoute 66: 100 Years\u003c\/i\u003e ignite your wanderlust to join the millions of Americans in exploring the locations and embarking on road trips anchored in history and nostalgia. Local experts from each state guide you with boots-on-the-ground knowledge, insights, tips, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGet your kicks on Route 66 like never before!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Hinckley\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of twenty books and hundreds of feature articles on Route 66, the American Southwest, and the American auto industry. He has been a featured speaker at European Route 66 festivals in Germany and the Czech Republic, and at events in the United States and Canada. Hinckley is a former associate editor for \u003ci\u003eCars \u0026amp; Parts\u003c\/i\u003e, and currently writes a monthly feature for New Zealand-based \u003ci\u003eMotoringNZ\u003c\/i\u003e. He also assists with the creation of visitor guides for communities such as Tucumcari, New Mexico, and the development of historic district walking tours. Jim is the creator of the Jim Hinckley's America network that includes a website (jimhinckleysamerica.com), social media, the weekly livestream \u003ci\u003eCoffee with Jim\u003c\/i\u003e program, a YouTube channel, and the \u003ci\u003eWake Up with Jim\u003c\/i\u003e podcast. Linked with this are community education programs developed to foster an increased awareness of an area's history and its role in the development of tourism as a component in economic development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.83 x 9.51 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978170040621,"sku":"9780760391488","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/gJzcAzGLR-9780760391488.webp?v=1775800810","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/route-66-100-years-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}