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Author: Steven J. Urbanowicz Publisher: Citadel Press ISBN: 9780806523095 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
Profusely illustrated and engagingly written, this book tells the whole exciting story of the history and development of roller coasters, from the first 15-foot-high, four-mile-per-hour Switchback Railway in Coney Island's 1884 amusement park to today's wild mega-monsters. Photos throughout.
Author: Steven J. Urbanowicz Publisher: Citadel Press ISBN: 9780806519241 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 180
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For those who want to get the most when they coast, here is one of the first totally comprehensive "where to find them" volumes celebrating the world's best thrill rides. The book also includes detailed itineraries for readers to create sensational vacations covering the best parks and the best coasters. Photos & illustrations.
Author: Todd H. Throgmorton Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 0786495979 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 299
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In its fourth edition, this exhaustive guide to roller coasters in the United States and Canada also provides a history of coaster evolution (from the 16th century) and a look into the future of coaster technology and design. The book lists by state or province more than 700 coasters at more than 160 amusement and theme parks. Each entry includes contact information along with summaries of each coaster's origins, features and history. There are six appendices: famous coaster designers, the longest wood and steel coasters in North America, a coaster census by state or province, a chronology of wooden roller coasters still in operation, interesting amusement park and coaster facts, and a guide to the alpine coasters at winter resorts in the U.S. and Canada.
Author: Todd H. Throgmorton Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 9780786439102 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 0
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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. The book is divided into two main sections. The history section covers the development of the roller coaster from its roots in Europe, when late 16th and early 17th century thrill-seekers constructed primitive ice slides throughout Russia in winter. The guide section features a state-by-state and province-by-province listing of more than 600 coasters at more than 155 amusement and theme parks across the two nations. Each entry includes the park's contact information along with summaries of each coaster's origins, features, and history. This section also includes more than 300 photographs and renderings of the beloved rides that have enthralled amusement-seekers of all ages, from the tamest kiddie rides to the wildest white-knuckle thrillers. 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 chronology of wooden roller coasters still in operation, a list of interesting amusement park and coaster trivia, and a guide to four alpine coasters which have been constructed at winter resorts in the United States.
Author: Steven J. Urbanowicz Publisher: Citadel Press ISBN: 9780806523095 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
Profusely illustrated and engagingly written, this book tells the whole exciting story of the history and development of roller coasters, from the first 15-foot-high, four-mile-per-hour Switchback Railway in Coney Island's 1884 amusement park to today's wild mega-monsters. Photos throughout.
Author: Michelle Cross-Frase Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781721807819 Category : Languages : en Pages : 110
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Created by Coney Island Cyclone record holder Michelle Cross, The Official Roller Coaster Enthusiast's Ride Log is the perfect roller coaster rider's companion. Want a record to back up your bragging rights of all the coaster's you have ridden? The Official roller Coaster Enthusiast's Ride Log provides the perfect space to record 100 roller coaster experiences. Everything from the date and coaster, to the speed, length and height, you also have a place to keep a wallet size photo or sketch of the roller coaster and record additional notes and stats. Great for kids' first roller coaster experiences or the seasoned coaster enthusiast, each member of your roller coaster crew will want their own record of roller coaster thrills. Don't leave home for your next theme park adventure without your own Official Roller Coaster Enthusiast's Ride Log!
Author: Mark Shulman Publisher: ISBN: 9780696237126 Category : Amusement Park Languages : en Pages : 48
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How roller coasters work -- science behind the scare -- types of roller coasters -- history of the roller coaster -- top 10 terrifying thrills on wheels.