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Route 66: The Mother Road

by Michael Wallis · 1990

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America's Main Street is celebration, Michael Wallis hit the road again, revisiting people and

places that made the Mother Road on American icon, and uncovering new treasures. A love

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letter and a tribute, Route 66: The Mother Roadtakes us on an unforgettable journey through

the secret corners and hidden towns of America's most famous and beloved highway.

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traveltravelMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of thisgeographygeographyMore like thisLess of this
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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
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American WestAmerican WestMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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