A look back at the town credited with being the birthplace of Route 66. Featuring over 20 humorous and heartwarming stories, and over 200 vintage photos and postcards, this book takes the reader, regardless of where he lives, on a nostalgic trip back, and introduces him to some of the people and places that made Route 66 the most popular of all highways.
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"New book adds to the draw of Route 66. Loaded with historical articles and pictures...add to your personal library." -- Rolla Daily News, October 29, 2001
"Once you start reading this interesting book, it is hard to put it aside." -- Lebanon Daily Record, December 19, 2001
"Skip Curtis is the master of Route 66 in Missouri.Volume belongs in the library of any Route 66 aficionado" -- Route 66 Magazine, Winter 2001
"Once you start reading this interesting book, it is hard to put it aside." -- Lebanon Daily Record, December 19, 2001
"Skip Curtis is the master of Route 66 in Missouri.Volume belongs in the library of any Route 66 aficionado" -- Route 66 Magazine, Winter 2001
About the Author
Skip Curtis, born and educated in Springfield, Missouri, is on the board of directors of the Route 66 Association of Missouri; an active member of the State Historical Society of Missouri, the Missouri Historical Society, and the National Trust for Historice Preservation;and a regular contributor to Route 66 Magazine. His previous works are The Missouri US 66 Tour Book, and Why'd They Name It That?
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A Ride with Skip,
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This review is from: Birthplace of Route 66: Springfield, Mo (Paperback)
Reading this book was like a ride with Skip in a shiny old car, sucking down a cold beer and hearing all about the history of this essential American highway.
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A stroll down memory lane,
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This review is from: Birthplace of Route 66: Springfield, Mo (Paperback)
A well written book packed with photos. You needn't even have ever visited Springfield to enjoy this look at the past and at the history of Route 66. Fun!
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