HERE WE ARE... ON ROUTE 66

Route 66 is the embodiment of the classic American highway. Founded in 1926, this iconic road spans almost 2,500 miles across eight states (Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California), stretching all the way from Chicago to Santa Monica. Travelled by everyone, from people fleeing the Dust Bowl to leisurely post-war family holidaymakers, Route 66 features a colourful assortment of roadhouses, motels, greasy spoons, amusements and breathtaking natural scenery. In this 208-page hardback from American automotive author, Jim Hinckley, each spread features a different attraction located along Route 66 and focuses on each site in detail, thereby serving as the perfect guide to this legendary road. There’s even a chapter dedicated to the films and songs associated with it! With more than 250 photographs and Hinckley’s expert insight on tap, Here We Are... On Route 66 is a must-have book for anyone considering a road trip along ‘America’s Main Street’, or those who simply want to find out more about the origins and evolution of the world’s most famous highway. Price £28 Search Amazon