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The American Roller Coaster (Hardcover)

by Scott Rutherford (Author) "The actual origin of the modern roller coaster has been debated among amusement park historians and coaster enthusiasts for decades..." (more)
Key Phrases: upstop wheels, coaster vehicles, racing coaster, New York, Six Flags, Kings Island (more...)
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Step right up and thrill to the magic of the great coasters as you travel through roller coaster history from their beginnings up through today! Experience the early roots of coastering in the mid-1800s and the emergence of the grand amusement parks in the 1880s. Flash back to the golden age of coasters between 1900 and 1930, and witness the thrill rides' historic decline in the 1960s. Ride these radical rails in chapters chronicling coaster designers, manufacturing companies, technology, and special coasters. Strap yourself in for a rollicking ride and be a part of the roller coaster renaissance that began in the early 1970's and continues today!

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 156 pages
  • Publisher: MBI (July 7, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760306893
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760306895
  • Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #411,060 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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  • Also Available in: Paperback  |  All Editions