Overview
In its fourth edition, this authoritative guide to roller coasters in the United States and Canada provides a history of coaster evolution, an exhaustive reference section and a peek into the future of coaster technology and design. Roller coaster development is traced to its roots in late 16th and early 17th century Europe, where thrill-seekers constructed primitive ice slides in winter. The reference section features a listing by state or province of more than 700 coasters at more than 160 amusement and theme parks. Each entry includes park contact information along with summaries of each coaster's origins, features and history. Six appendices give information on famous coaster designers, a list of the longest wood and steel coasters in North America, a roller coaster census by state or province, a chronology of wooden roller coasters still in operation, amusement park and coaster trivia, and a guide to four alpine coasters which have been constructed at winter resorts in the U.S.
Full Product Details
Author: Todd H. Throgmorton ,
Samantha K. Throgmorton
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.565kg
ISBN: 9780786495979
ISBN 10: 0786495979
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 31 October 2015
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Fascinating. -- American Libraries American Libraries
an exhaustive guide...well-done...provides a lot of interesting information --ARBA; the definitive guidebook...recommended --Booklist; fascinating --American Libraries; 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; includes twice as many roller coasters as the original edition --Midwest Book Review.
an exhaustive guide...well-done...provides a lot of interesting information --<i>ARBA</i>; the definitive guidebook...recommended --<i>Booklist</i>; fascinating --<i>American Libraries</i>; 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 --<i>Public Library Quarterly</i>; includes twice as many roller coasters as the original edition --<i>Midwest Book Review.</i>
An exhaustive guide...well-done...provides a lot of interesting information. -- ARBA ARBA The definitive guidebook...recommended. -- Booklist Booklist Fascinating. -- American Libraries American Libraries an exhaustive guide...well-done...provides a lot of interesting information --ARBA; the definitive guidebook...recommended --Booklist; fascinating --American Libraries; 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; includes twice as many roller coasters as the original edition --Midwest Book Review.
"""an exhaustive guide...well-done...provides a lot of interesting information""--ARBA; ""the definitive guidebook...recommended""--Booklist; ""fascinating""--American Libraries; ""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; ""includes twice as many roller coasters as the original edition""--Midwest Book Review."
Author Information
Todd H. Throgmorton is a roller coaster enthusiast from Henderson, Nevada, USA who has ridden over half the roller coasters in North America. Samantha K. Throgmorton attends the University of Nevada, USA and shares her Fathers passion for history and roller coasters.
