| The American Roller Coaster (Motorbooks Classics) |  | Author: Scott Rutherford
Publisher: MBI
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,107,552
Media: Paperback
Pages: 156
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 9.9 x 0.3
ISBN: 0760319294
Dewey Decimal Number: 720
EAN: 9780760319291
ASIN: 0760319294
Publication Date: September 2, 2004
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Product Description
Step right up to the magic of the great coasters as you travel through roller coaster history from their beginnings up through today! Experience the early roots of coastering in the mid-1800s and the emergence of grand amusement parks in the 1880s. Flash back to the golden age of coasters between 1900 and 1930, and witness the thrill rides' historic decline in the 1960s. Ride these radical rails in chapters chronicling coaster designers, manufacturing companies, technology, and special coasters.
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 solid book with lots of information June 22, 2002
Thomas Mueller (United States)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
very good book about rollercoasters with lots of information and good pictures
 Good Book Overall March 15, 2002
B. Downey (New York, NY)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a very good book if you want a look back to the predecessors of today's coasters. The coverage is very thorough and informative. The coasters covered range from early 1900's to many of today. The photos are simply great -- they made the book wonderful (though the text could easily support itself). If you like coasters, this is the book for you.
Amazing Photos January 17, 2002
M. Hagan (Wellington, FL USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Perfect book on rollercoasters. Great photos, great history. If you were only to buy one book about roller coasters- make it this one!
Good Roller Coaster Reference March 29, 2001
Nathan A. Unterman (Chicago, IL USA)
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
Other reviewers have given a good overview of this book. I will go into some detail on Chapter 3:Nuts and Bolts -- How Coasters Work. Rutherford begins by talking about materials used in the basic structure. His section on the evolution of tracking is excellent. Most readers will be surprised to learn about the side-friction coaster. This is a rare beast, and to my knowledge, this is the only easily available documentation available about it.The wood track structure is well explained along with cross sectional diagrams of how the carriages (trains) are attached to the track/structure. Rutherford finishes this part with a discussion on standard bent construction for the structure. In the next part of this chapter, the discussion continues with steelie coasters, track fabrication and wheel assemblies. Propulsion, lift chain, anti-rollback devices, other safety devices, brakes, zone blocking, restraints, etc. are wonderful background information for the teacher who wants to take their class to the amusement park for a science field trip. The chapter ends with the nature of teh ride and what is involved in creating one of these machines. The difference between an track plan and profile are clearly illustrated. Good addition to the library.
A "must" for all roller coaster buffs & enthusiasts! August 4, 2000
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
An excellent and unusual title providing insights into American pastimes and interests, Scott Rutherford's American Roller Coaster covers the ups and downs of roller coaster history, pairing a clear text history with color photos and illustrations of coasters from 1900 to modern times. The history and evolution covers construction as well as roller coaster styles and development.
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