Ghost towns lie all along the Mother Road. The quintessential boom-and-bust highway of the American West, Route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boomtowns built around oil mines, railroad stops, cattle ranches, resorts, stagecoach stops, and gold mines. Join Route 66 expert Jim Hinckley as he tours more than twenty-five ghost towns, rich in stories and history. Includes directions for when you take your trip. Complemented by Kerrick James' gorgeous sepia-tone and color photography. Explore the beauty and nostalgia of these abandoned communities along America's favorite highway!

About the Author

Author Jim Hinckley and photographer Kerrick James have collaborated on several travel books including Route 66 Backroads and Ghost Towns of the Southwest. Hinckley also writes a column for Cars & Parts and maintains a blog called "Route 66 Chronicles." Kerrick James teaches photo workshops and provides fine art images for such magazines as National Geographic Adventure.