The American Highway: The History and Culture of Roads in the United States
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (536 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786469234 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 237 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Paul, Minnesota. Writer, researcher and photographer William Kaszynski has written multiple books on the meaning and history of roads in the United States. He lives in St.
The insatiable desire of Americans to express their individual freedom behind the wheel of an automobile will manifest itself by yet further transformation of our highway systems. Leaving no pothole unfilled, his pages flourish with descriptions and illustrations of highway systems, gasoline stations, auto camps, roadside eateries, and tourist advertising, enhanced by insight into their cultural and economic contribution to our society. From Library Journal A St. Finally, he predicts that the past will repeat itself. Accurate, clearly and quietly written, and illustrated with over 300 photographs, this book offers readers an enlightening, entertaining, and educational drive on America's roads. Recommended for all libraries.DJohn E. Paul lawyer, Kaszynski tracks a st
Places to eat, sleep, refuel, and see sights became as much a part of the travel experience as the road itself, and the histories of the most familiar roadside businesses are recounted here. Road design and construction were challenged to keep pace with the rapidly advancing capabilities and numbers of cars. More than 300 historical photographs provide fascinating documentation.. This spectacularly illustrated history traces the transformation of America's roads from rutted wagon trails into safe highways. When the automobile first made long-distance travel practical, a dramatic change began in the country's physical and cultural landscape. As real mobility sank into the popular consciousness, the American way of life changed forever. The sweat and ingenuity of increasingly ambitious construction and the roadside culture that sprang up to greet a society on the move are both explored
flashdevelope@comcas said The American Highway - Get this one!. "This is the most complete book I've seen about the development of roads in the United States. The American Highway also has great histories and photos of gasoline retailers like Mobil and Phillips 66, early roadside restaurants such as Dairy Queen, A & W and Stuckey's, and motels (Holiday Inn, TraveLodge, etc.). Hundreds of historical photos, from the pinoeer days, modern-day turnpikes, up to the interstates. It's a must-have book for anyone interesting in highway travel. I would highly recommend this book.. husband who is a "car nut" and he totally enjoyed reading about the history of highways in the U Jamazon I got this for my husband who is a "car nut" and he totally enjoyed reading about the history of highways in the U.S. Lots of pictures.. hrt said Old Highway Photos. This is an old book and old pictures, but it does tell the story of the American Highway.