In its
fourth edition, this authoritative guide to roller coasters in the
United States and Canada provides a history of coaster evolution, an
exhaustive reference section and a peek into the future of coaster
technology and design. Roller coaster development is traced to its
roots in late 16th and early 17th century Europe, where
thrill-seekers constructed primitive ice slides in winter. The
reference section features a listing by state or province of more
than 700 coasters at more than 160 amusement and theme parks. Each
entry includes park contact information along with summaries of each
coaster's origins, features and history. Six appendices give
information on famous coaster designers, a list of the longest wood
and steel coasters in North America, a roller coaster census by
state or province, a chronology of wooden roller coasters still in
operation, amusement park and coaster trivia, and a guide to four
alpine coasters which have been constructed at winter resorts in the
U.S.
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About the Author
Todd H. Throgmorton, from Hinderson, Nevada,
has ridden over half the roller coasters in North America.
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