{"title":"Jim Hinckley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim Hinckley\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers to explore the rich history and vibrant culture of iconic American landscapes through his engaging travel narratives. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eGhost Towns of Route 66\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHere We Are . . . on Route 66\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a blend of adventure and nostalgia along one of the nation's most legendary highways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of travel and adventure will appreciate Hinckley’s keen eye for detail and storytelling that brings road trips to life. His books celebrate the spirit of discovery, capturing the unique stories and hidden gems found along Route 66.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"here-we-are-on-route-66-by-jim-hinckley-9780760371992","title":"Here We Are . . . on Route 66","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere We Are . . . on Route 66\u003c\/em\u003e explores and celebrates iconic landmarks and cultural touchstones associated with America's most famous highway—and guides you to some lesser-known gems just off the beaten path. Spanning nearly 2,500 miles and eight states—Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California—America's Main Street has given rise to a colourful assortment of roadhouses, motels, greasy spoons, roadside amusements, and breathtaking natural scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed Route 66 historian Jim Hinckley is your guide to a carefully curated selection of these sites, ranging from the iconic to the revelatory. Arranged by classic Route 66 topics, each spread presents you with a different 66 site or attraction, along with a concise and authoritative history illustrated with colourful photography, evocative historical imagery, and collectibles like postcards, ads, and more. Topics of organisation include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTowns and Cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural Wonders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoadside Attractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEateries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMotels and Hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMusic, Film, and TV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHinckley is perhaps the most internationally recognised authority on the subject of America's Main Street. This collection offers you the stories behind Route 66 icons such as Baxter Springs and Tucumcari, Meramec Caverns, Arroyo Seco Byway, Berghoff's and the Oatman Hotel, Munger Moss and Wigwam Motel—and dozens more. Hinckley also treats you to a fresh look at lesser-known but deserving attractions too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt nearly a century old, Route 66 remains the embodiment of the classic American highway. Written by an acknowledged authority on the subject, wonderfully illustrated, and presented in a manner that allows you to dip in and out, \u003cem\u003eHere We Are . . . on Route 66\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have for your Route 66 bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072278282476,"sku":"9780760371992","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19648103482458.jpg?v=1765090880"},{"product_id":"ghost-towns-of-route-66-by-jim-hinckley-9780760369692","title":"Ghost Towns of Route 66","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Route 66 expert Jim Hinckley as he tours more than 25 ghost towns along the Mother Road, rich in stories and history! The quintessential boom-and-bust highway of the American West, Route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boomtowns built around oil mines, railroad stops, cattle ranches, resorts, stagecoach stops, and gold mines. Illustrated with gorgeous sepia-tone and colour photography by Kerrick James, \u003cem\u003eGhost Towns of Route 66\u003c\/em\u003e tours dozens of ghost towns in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIllinois\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMissouri\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKansas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOklahoma\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTexas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNew Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eArizona\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition also includes directions and travel tips for your ghost-town explorations along Route 66, as well as a fold-out map of the Mother Road. Explore the beauty and nostalgia of these abandoned communities along America's favourite highway!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470744862956,"sku":"9780760369692","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780760369692-ghost-towns-of-route-66.jpg?v=1775224877"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jim-hinckley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}