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Notes From A Small Island: Journey Through Britain
Bill Bryson
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Description for Notes From A Small Island: Journey Through Britain
Paperback. In 1995, before leaving his much-loved home in North Yorkshire to move back to the States for a few years with his family, the author insisted on taking one last trip around Britain. This book tells about his experiences. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 27. Weight in Grams: 264.
In 1995, before leaving his much-loved home in North Yorkshire to move back to the States for a few years with his family, Bill Bryson insisted on taking one last trip around Britain, a sort of valedictory tour of the green and kindly island that had so long been his home. His aim was to take stock of the nation's public face and private parts (as it were), and to analyse what precisely it was he loved so much about a country that had produced Marmite; a military hero whose dying wish was to be kissed by a fellow ... Read more
In 1995, before leaving his much-loved home in North Yorkshire to move back to the States for a few years with his family, Bill Bryson insisted on taking one last trip around Britain, a sort of valedictory tour of the green and kindly island that had so long been his home. His aim was to take stock of the nation's public face and private parts (as it were), and to analyse what precisely it was he loved so much about a country that had produced Marmite; a military hero whose dying wish was to be kissed by a fellow ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Bryson
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781784161194
SKU
V9781784161194
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Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-32
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 ... Read more
Reviews for Notes From A Small Island: Journey Through Britain
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more