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Notes From A Small Island Bill Bryson

Notes From A Small Island By Bill Bryson

Notes From A Small Island by Bill Bryson


$228.99
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Summary

After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson took the decision to move Mrs Bryson, little Jimmy et al back to the States for a while.

Notes From A Small Island Summary

Notes From A Small Island: Journey Through Britain by Bill Bryson

After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson took the decision to move Mrs Bryson, little Jimmy et al back to the States for a while. But before leaving his much-loved Yorkshire Bryson insisted on taking one last trip around old Blighty, a sort of valedictory tour of the green and kindly island that had for so long been his home. The resulting book was a eulogy to the country that produced Marmite, George Formby, by-elections, milky tea, places names like Farleigh Wallop, Titsey and Shellow Bowells, Gardeners' Question Time and people who say 'Mustn't grumble'. Britain would never seem the same again.

Since it was first published in 1995, NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND has never been far from the top of the bestseller lists, and has sold over one and a half million copies. This special hardcover eidtion is published to mark the book's unique place in the hearts of readers around the world and to celebrate Bill Bryson's standing as the best-loved travel writer and humorist of our day.

Notes From A Small Island Reviews

Not a book that should be read in public, for fear of emitting loud snorts * The Times *
Laugh-out-loud funny * The Good Book Guide *
Splendid... What's enjoyable is that there's as much of Bryson in here as there is of Britain * Sunday Telegraph *
Bryson is funny because he is not afraid to give completely of himself * Daily Express *
Astute and funny...a tribute to [Britain's] enchantments by an unabashed anglophile. * New York Times *

About Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. His bestselling books include The Road to Little Dribbling, Notes from a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods, One Summer and The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. In a national poll, Notes from a Small Island was voted the book that best represents Britain. His acclaimed work of popular science, A Short History of Nearly Everything, won the Aventis Prize and the Descartes Prize, and was the biggest selling non-fiction book of its decade in the UK. His new book The Body: A Guide for Occupants is an extraordinary exploration of the human body which will have you marvelling at the form you occupy.
Bill Bryson was Chancellor of Durham University 2005-2011. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in England.

Additional information

GOR005537119
9780552151702
055215170X
Notes From A Small Island: Journey Through Britain by Bill Bryson
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Penguin Random House Children's UK
20040517
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