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(More customer reviews)Michael Wallis, author, movie voice over (sheriff in Cars) also authored Route 66 that has sold over 500,000 copies. He joined Pulitzer-prize winning photographer Michael S. Williamson to pay tribute to the America of a bygone era.
During this era, Americans got into their cars and drove across the country to sightsee or visit another city or family who has moved away.
The Great American Road Trip takes us across the middle of the country across California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York--3 states and 3,389 miles.
"If Route 66 was the `Mother Road'--as John Steinbeck wrote in his classic novel, The Grapes of Wrath, then the Lincoln Highway is this country's "Father Road." Named after the 16th president, this highway is for travelers, not tourists--people who will take the change to be lead to memorable places or people that are off the beaten path.
The extensive photo gallery date back to 1910, some taken recently, others from Williamson's personal collection. You don't have to read a word to get the idea of the people and places along the route. But you will not want to miss Wallis' wonderful telling words.
The Lincoln Highway was so named in 1919, however it wasn't long before all highways got numbers, so it is also known as Hwy. 30. Unlike modern freeways that are straight slabs of concrete, this highway is a "crooked path" that reflects diversity of cafes, theatres, signs, people, bridges, etc.
Nothing is predictable on the Lincoln Highway--and what more fun could a trip be than unpredictable.
A fun book to look at and reminisce by the photos, postcards, stories, maps--even if you've never been in those area, they are the down-home America of another time.
Armchair Interviews says: A great gift for someone from those areas or who is a true traveler at heart. It will be enjoyed by all.
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