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That Ribbon of Highway I, II & III

Our series of books about old US99

Jill Livingston, photos by Kathryn Golden

"The Companion Volumes that Stand Alone"

That Ribbon of Highway I,
Highway 99 from the Oregon
Border to the State Capital
 Ribbon I takes the traveler, both the "armchair" and actual behind-the-wheel type, along historic US Highway 99 from the rugged mountains that separate Oregon and California, through the Sacramento Valley, and all the way to the steps of the state capital in Sacramento. The evolution of California highways and roadsides is examined in detail - auto courts, beautiful bridges, roadside attractions. Road guide and maps will lead you to exciting remnants of recent history. Table of Contents


                                                                  

That Ribbon of Highway II,
Highway 99 from the State
Capital to the Mexican Border


 The journey down California continues in Ribbon II. Motor through the fertile San Joaquin Valley, up over the Tehachapis along the Ridge Route, through sprawling greater Los Angeles, through citrus country, and across the desert to the Mexican border. Re-live a refreshment stop at a Giant Orange, miles of crops punctuated by produce stands, a cool dip in a motel pool, roadside attractions, competing neon arrows. Table of Contents

  • 100+ photos, current and historic.
  • 20 detailed maps. 210 pages.$15.99.
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  • Interested in the Ridge Route between LA and Bakersfield? Then you will want to buy the definitive book on the subject, Ridge Route, The Road that United California and you can do so here.

                                                                  
That Ribbon of Highway III,
Highway 99 through the
Pacific Northwest

 The northern part of historic US99 is the focus of Ribbon III, through green and cool Oregon and Washington. An even bigger and better book! Cross Siskiyou Summit, the highest point on the highway, traverse the verdant Rogue and Williamette Valleys, cross the mighty Columbia, skirt foggy Puget Sound and end up under the Peace Arch at the Canadian border. Visit little towns and big cities, see neon signs, classic motels and vintage concrete. Table of Contents

Let's get one thing out of the way immediately--here is truth: If you are at least 45 years old and have spent most or all of your life in the Pacific Northwest, you will want this book...Dan Hays, Salem Statesman-Journal


                                                                  

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE BOOKS:

"... fantastic books... I love them!"

"... worth any price...covers my hobby exactly."

"Thanks for the fine research!"

"Your books are great...the photos, maps, nostalgia, history."

"I am a fascinated owner and reader of your books...I have many memories of the road."