I really enjoyed this book as it was one of my fisrt to purchase about Route 66. This book didn't cover only the road but also took you from town to town and introduced you to the People. Great photography added to the experience. This is one book I read over and over.

This books contains all that is needed to make the reader -or viewer- want to travel the road, even just by looking at the pictures. It isn't called a photographic essay for nothing. The text is more social oriented and is probably one way to look at the 20th century and its cultural heritage along Historic Route 66. Those readers going travel old 66 might be a little bit disappointed that it does not give many clues to find the locations easily. This is a book about an icon on its own terms.

A must in your library if you're interested in Route 66.

I have this book and it is fascinating. More than just a book on Emmett, this is also a book on the history of the United States from the eyes of the world's most loved hobo. I even got mine signed by Emmett at the Gift Garden in Cleveland. You can see if they can get you a signed one by calling 1-800-777-4802