Roller Coasters: United States and Canada [Hardcover]

Todd H. Throgmorton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2000

Reviews of the first edition: "The definitive guidebook...recommended"-Booklist/RBB; "fascinating"-American Libraries.
From the wildest white-knuckle thriller to the tamest kiddie ride, roller coasters continue to enthrall amusement-seekers of all ages. This second edition of the authoritative guide to America and Canada's coasters includes twice as many roller coasters as the first edition in over 100 parks. The state-by-state listing of amusement and theme parks includes phone numbers and addresses, as well as numerous photographs of the rides that make children laugh and grown men cry. Also included is the often surprising history of these remarkable rides, along with information on the great coaster designers who bring these monsters to life. A chronology of wooden coasters still in operation ranges from the historic attractions built at the turn of the century to the high-tech rides set to open in 2000. There is also statistical information on the longest coasters, the numbers of steel and wooden coasters in each state, and other fun facts to delight any thrill seeker with a need for speed.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Fascinating" --American Libraries<br /><br />"Numerous historical and contemporary black and white photos of and advertisements for roller coasters...interesting facts...anyone who enjoys roller coasters and their history will enjoy the book" --Public Library Quarterly --Booklist/RBB

"An exhaustive guide...well-done...provides a lot of interesting information." --Arba

"Numerous historical and contemporary black and white photos of and advertisements for roller coasters…interesting facts…anyone who enjoys roller coasters and their history will enjoy the book" --Public Library Quarterly --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Todd H. Throgmorton, from Hinderson, Nevada, has ridden over half the roller coasters in North America.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 311 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company; 2 edition (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786408960
• ISBN-13: 978-0786408962
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,552,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, authoritative, comprehensive history & presentation., September 4, 2000

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This review is from: Roller Coasters: United States and Canada (Hardcover)

This newly revised and expanded survey of roller coasters in the U.S. and Canada includes twice as many roller coasters as the original edition, providing a state-by-state listing of amusement and theme parks and photos of their featured rides and their history. Add black and white photos and an overall review of coaster history and you have an involving, fine title.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Coaster Reference, February 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Roller Coasters: United States and Canada (Hardcover)

This book is an exhaustive listing of the roller coasters in the United States as well as Canada. It includes a 35 page history of the roller coaster from its earliest ice slide beginings to present steel and wooden coasters. All of the pictures in this book are black and white; most aren't anything spectacular. Also included are short coaster designer profiles, coaster record breakers, a coaster census by state/province, and a chronology of wooden coasters in operation. This book lists the coasters in alphabetical order by state/province and then by park.

Overall, this book is a dissapointment for its price. If you are a major coaster fan and you have the money it is a worthwhile purchase. It is an excellent reference with an interesting history, ect. It is also current to the year 2000. If your looking for an interesting roller coaster book with excellent color photographs check out The American Roller Coaster by Scott Rutherford.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for Roller coaster lovers!, August 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Roller Coasters: United States and Canada (Hardcover)

This is a great gift for the roller coaster lover in your life. They will love it with its many photos, descriptions and other information that is very useful to those who love these rides that make us scream, laugh,cry, and throw up. They will spend hours with this book reading it, and looking it over.