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Roller Coasters: United States and Canada | 
 enlarge | Author: Todd H. Throgmorton
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Category: Book
List Price: $45.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1593943
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 311
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 7.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 0786408960
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.06873
EAN: 9780786408962
ASIN: 0786408960
Publication Date: July 1, 2000
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Book Description
Reviews of the first edition: "The definitive guidebook...recommended"-Booklist/RBB; "fascinating"-American Libraries.
From the wildest white-knuckle thriller to the tamest kiddie ride, roller coasters continue to enthrall amusement-seekers of all ages. This second edition of the authoritative guide to America and Canada's coasters includes twice as many roller coasters as the first edition in over 100 parks. The state-by-state listing of amusement and theme parks includes phone numbers and addresses, as well as numerous photographs of the rides that make children laugh and grown men cry. Also included is the often surprising history of these remarkable rides, along with information on the great coaster designers who bring these monsters to life. A chronology of wooden coasters still in operation ranges from the historic attractions built at the turn of the century to the high-tech rides set to open in 2000. There is also statistical information on the longest coasters, the numbers of steel and wooden coasters in each state, and other fun facts to delight any thrill seeker with a need for speed.
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 The Ultimate Coaster Reference February 18, 2001
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is an exhaustive listing of the roller coasters in the United States as well as Canada. It includes a 35 page history of the roller coaster from its earliest ice slide beginings to present steel and wooden coasters. All of the pictures in this book are black and white; most aren't anything spectacular. Also included are short coaster designer profiles, coaster record breakers, a coaster census by state/province, and a chronology of wooden coasters in operation. This book lists the coasters in alphabetical order by state/province and then by park. Overall, this book is a dissapointment for its price. If you are a major coaster fan and you have the money it is a worthwhile purchase. It is an excellent reference with an interesting history, ect. It is also current to the year 2000. If your looking for an interesting roller coaster book with excellent color photographs check out The American Roller Coaster by Scott Rutherford.
 This Book was crazy awesome. February 5, 2001
If you did not like this book than you are no true coaster fan. It gives a great and complete listing of all the roler coasters in the U.S. and Canada uop until the year 2000. I am a roller coaster addict so I can tell you that he made 2 tiny errors. Otherwise the book is absoulutely wonderful. A must buy.
 NOT WORTH THE CASH December 9, 2000
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
THIS BOOK IS ONLY WORTH ABOUT $15. IT INCLUDES SMALL PAGES WITH LARGE TYPE AND ONLY LOW QUALITY BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS. I OWN ROLLER COASTERS BY DAVID BENNETT. IT IS A MUCH BETTER DEAL, ABOUT TWICE THE SIZE OF THIS WITH COLOR PHOTOS TO GO WITH EVERY DESCRIPTION. CHECK IT OUT INSTEAD. IF YOU ARE STILL SET ON BUYING THIS IT IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.BN.COM FOR $29.95
 Superb, authoritative, comprehensive history & presentation. September 4, 2000
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This newly revised and expanded survey of roller coasters in the U.S. and Canada includes twice as many roller coasters as the original edition, providing a state-by-state listing of amusement and theme parks and photos of their featured rides and their history. Add black and white photos and an overall review of coaster history and you have an involving, fine title.
A Must-Have for Roller coaster lovers! August 26, 2000
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a great gift for the roller coaster lover in your life. They will love it with its many photos, descriptions and other information that is very useful to those who love these rides that make us scream, laugh,cry, and throw up. They will spend hours with this book reading it, and looking it over.
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