{"product_id":"9780760371992","title":"Here We Are . . . on Route 66: A Journey Down America's Main Street","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHere We Are . . . on Route 66 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eprovides the fascinating histories of iconic landmarks and cultural touchstones associated with America’s most famous highway—and celebrates lesser-known gems just off the beaten path.\u003c\/b\u003e Spanning nearly 2,500 miles and eight states—Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California—\u003cb\u003eAmerica’s Main Street\u003c\/b\u003e has given rise to a colorful assortment of \u003cb\u003eroadhouses\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emotels\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003egreasy spoons\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eroadside amusements\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ebreathtaking natural scenery\u003c\/b\u003e. Acclaimed Route 66 historian Jim Hinckley offers a carefully curated selection of these sites, ranging from the iconic to the revelatory. Arranged by classic Route 66 topics, is a beautifully produced history rather than a guidebook. Each spread gives you a different 66 site or attraction, along with a concise and authoritative history illustrated with \u003cb\u003ecolorful photography\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eevocative historical imagery\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ecollectibles like postcards, ads, and more\u003c\/b\u003e. Topics include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Towns and Cities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Natural Wonders \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Roadside Attractions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Eateries \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Motels and Hotels \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Music, Film, and TV \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Hinckley is perhaps the most \u003cb\u003einternationally recognized authority on the subject\u003c\/b\u003e of America’s Main Street. This collection offers you \u003cb\u003ethe stories behind Route 66 icons\u003c\/b\u003e such as Baxter Springs and Tucumcari, Meramec Caverns, Arroyo Seco Byway, Berghoff’s and the Oatman Hotel, Munger Moss and Wigwam Motel—and dozens more. Hinckley also treats you to a fresh look at lesser known but deserving attractions. At nearly a century old, Route 66 remains the embodiment of the classic American highway. Written by an acknowledged authority on the subject, wonderfully illustrated, and presented in a manner that allows you to dip in and out, \u003ci\u003eHere We Are . . . on Route 66\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea must-have for your Route 66 bookshelf\u003c\/b\u003e.","brand":"Motorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47065247187184,"sku":"9780760371992","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780760371992_p0.jpg?v=1763655793","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780760371992","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}