Route 66

I really enjoyed Arthur Krim book “Route 66”. He did such remarkable job in explaining the cultural, physical, historical, political, and also the geographical view of this great highway. He explained every aspect of this highway from early explorers, to the railroad system, and then how it becomes a highway. He also talked about the features that Route 66 represented from books like the “Grapes of Wrath” which is one my favorite books and movies, to also the art that the highway displays, to also the music that Route 66 influenced and many more aspects. I really admired Krim’s maps and photographs in the book. I think this is what made the book go by so fast because his maps really help painted a picture of how Route 66 changed overtime. Also for me, I have never driven on Highway 66 so without these maps I would have been lost on where some this features were located on Highway 66. Reading this book really made me want to go on a big road trip. Right now I’m actually reading Jack Kerouac book “On the Road” and I can already see the connection that the book has with Highway 66. If any one has not read “The Grapes of Wrath” or “On the Road” I really advise people to read it. These are great books that have really influence America’s culture.