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Exploring the evolution of travel trailers from the 1910s to the 1960s, this book features over 260 vivid color photographs showcasing both the exteriors and interiors of these iconic vehicles. It details the rise of trailer camping, spurred by advancements in automobiles and road infrastructure, and highlights the transition from horse-drawn caravans to motorized trailers. Notable models like the Airstream and unique designs such as the Zeppelin-shaped Road Chief are presented alongside classic cars, celebrating the nostalgia of "Tin Can Tourism."
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Ready to Roll, Arrol Gellner, Douglas Keister
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Ready to Roll
- Subtitle
- The Travel Trailer in America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Arrol Gellner, Douglas Keister
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9780764346446
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of travel trailers from the 1910s to the 1960s, this book features over 260 vivid color photographs showcasing both the exteriors and interiors of these iconic vehicles. It details the rise of trailer camping, spurred by advancements in automobiles and road infrastructure, and highlights the transition from horse-drawn caravans to motorized trailers. Notable models like the Airstream and unique designs such as the Zeppelin-shaped Road Chief are presented alongside classic cars, celebrating the nostalgia of "Tin Can Tourism."