Michigan Rollercoasters!
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 46,29 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Amusement parks
ISBN : 0793352916
Roller Coasters
Author : Todd H. Throgmorton
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 32,86 MB
Release : 2016-04-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1476622116
Book Description
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.
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Author : Library of Congress. Office for Subject Cataloging Policy
Publisher :
Page : 1644 pages
File Size : 13,46 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN :
Book Description
Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters
Author : Victoria W. Wolcott
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 14,18 MB
Release : 2012-08-16
Category : History
ISBN : 0812207599
Book Description
Throughout the twentieth century, African Americans challenged segregation at amusement parks, swimming pools, and skating rinks not only in pursuit of pleasure but as part of a wider struggle for racial equality. Well before the Montgomery bus boycott, mothers led their children into segregated amusement parks, teenagers congregated at forbidden swimming pools, and church groups picnicked at white-only parks. But too often white mobs attacked those who dared to transgress racial norms. In Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters, Victoria W. Wolcott tells the story of this battle for access to leisure space in cities all over the United States. Contradicting the nostalgic image of urban leisure venues as democratic spaces, Wolcott reveals that racial segregation was crucial to their appeal. Parks, pools, and playgrounds offered city dwellers room to exercise, relax, and escape urban cares. These gathering spots also gave young people the opportunity to mingle, flirt, and dance. As cities grew more diverse, these social forms of fun prompted white insistence on racially exclusive recreation. Wolcott shows how black activists and ordinary people fought such infringements on their right to access public leisure. In the face of violence and intimidation, they swam at white-only beaches, boycotted discriminatory roller rinks, and picketed Jim Crow amusement parks. When African Americans demanded inclusive public recreational facilities, white consumers abandoned those places. Many parks closed or privatized within a decade of desegregation. Wolcott's book tracks the decline of the urban amusement park and the simultaneous rise of the suburban theme park, reframing these shifts within the civil rights context. Filled with detailed accounts and powerful insights, Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters brings to light overlooked aspects of conflicts over public accommodations. This eloquent history demonstrates the significance of leisure in American race relations.
Riding the Roller Coaster
Author : Charles K. Hyde
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 21,2 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814330913
Book Description
The first comprehensive history of the Chrysler Corporation, this book is intended for readers interested in the history of automobiles and of American business, and for fans and critics of Chrysler's products.
Michigan Souvenir Journal
Author : Brett Ortler
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 17,49 MB
Release : 2016-03-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1591936071
Book Description
Michigan is a state rich with culture, heritage and diversity. There are countless opportunities for exploration, and this souvenir journal highlights 60 of the state's best locales. Incomparable full-color photographs demonstrate Michigan's unparalleled beauty, while small blocks of text remind you of what makes each site special. Perhaps best of all, space on each page allows you to write about your thoughts and experiences. In this way, the book becomes a personalized story of your travels and adventures. The Michigan Souvenir Journal, edited by Brett Ortler, is more than just a book; it's an opportunity to create lifelong memories.
The Roller Coaster Lover's Companion
Author : Steven J. Urbanowicz
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 34,14 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780806523095
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.
New Hampshire Rollercoasters!
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 13,42 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Amusement parks
ISBN : 0793353114
Book Description
Roller Coasters Manufactured by Arrow Dynamics
Author : Source Wikipedia
Publisher : Booksllc.Net
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 18,37 MB
Release : 2013-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781230770277
Book Description
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 67. Chapters: Adventure Express, Afterburner (Fun Spot), Anaconda (Kings Dominion), Big Bad Wolf (roller coaster), Big One (roller coaster), Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Canobie Corkscrew, Canyon Blaster (Adventuredome), Canyon Blaster (Great Escape), Carolina Cyclone, Carolina Goldrusher, Cedar Creek Mine Ride, Corkscrew (Cedar Point), Corkscrew (Michigan's Adventure), Corkscrew (Silverwood), Corkscrew (Valleyfair), Cyclone (Dreamworld), Dahlonega Mine Train, Demon (roller coaster), Desperado (roller coaster), Double Loop (Geauga Lake), Drachen Fire, Dragon Fire (roller coaster), Dragon Mountain, Excalibur (Valleyfair), Flight Deck (Kings Island), Gemini (roller coaster), Great American Scream Machine (Six Flags Great Adventure), Iron Dragon (roller coaster), Lightnin' Loops, List of Arrow Dynamics roller coasters, Loch Ness Monster (roller coaster), Mad Mouse (Michigan's Adventure), Mad Mouse (Pavilion), Mad Mouse (Valleyfair), Magnum XL-200, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Mini Mine Train (Six Flags Over Texas), Ninja (Six Flags Magic Mountain), Ninja (Six Flags St. Louis), Orient Express (Worlds of Fun), Phantom's Revenge, Python (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay), Revolution (Pleasure Beach Blackpool), River King Mine Train, Road Runner Express (Six Flags Fiesta Texas), Rock n' Roller Coaster (Opryland), Runaway Mine Train (Six Flags Great Adventure), Runaway Mine Train (Six Flags Over Texas), Screamin' Demon (Kings Island), Sea Viper (roller coaster), Serpent (roller coaster), Shockwave (Six Flags Great America), Sidewinder (Elitch Gardens), Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom), Steamin' Demon, Steeplechase (Pleasure Beach Blackpool), Tennessee Tornado, The Bat (Kings Island), Thunderation, Thunderbolt Express, Titan (Space World), Trailblazer (roller coaster), Vampire (roller coaster), Viper (Darien Lake), Viper (Six Flags Magic Mountain), ..
Missouri Rollercoasters!
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 11,86 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Roller coasters
ISBN : 0793352991
