Roller Coasters: United States and Canada
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (728 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786439106 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"The Ultimate Coaster Reference" according to A Customer. This book is an exhaustive listing of the roller coasters in the United States as well as Canada. It includes a The Ultimate Coaster Reference 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. 5 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. Superb, authoritative, comprehensive history & presentation. 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.. This Book was crazy awesome. If you did not like this book than you are no true coaster fan. It gives a great and complete listing of all the roler coasters in the U.S. and Canada uop until the year 2000. I am a roller coaster addict so I can tell you that he made 2 tiny errors. Otherwise the book is absoulutely wonderful. A must buy.
This latest edition of the authoritative guide to roller coasters provides a look at the history of coaster evolution, an exhaustive reference guide to coasters, and a peek into the future of roller coaster technology and design. Each entry includes the park's contact information along with summaries of each coaster's origins, features, and history. Six appendices provide a look at famous domestic and international roller coaster designers, a list of the longest wood and steel roller coasters in North America, a roller coaster census by state or province, a chronol
"Fascinating" --American Libraries"Numerous historical and contemporary black and white photos of and advertisements for roller coastersinteresting factsanyone who enjoys roller coasters and their history will enjoy the book" --Public Library Quarterly --Booklist/RBB"An exhaustive guidewell-doneprovides 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
Todd H. . Throgmorton, from Henderson, Nevada, has ridden over half the roller coasters in North America