Notes From a Small Island
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Witty reflections on Britain's quirks and charm.
'Notes from a Small Island' is like a farewell love letter to Britain, laced with the warm, observational humor that Bryson is known for. Reading this, you'll feel like you're taking a leisurely stroll through the UK's quaint towns and vibrant cities, chuckling at the eccentricities and traditions that make the place unique. If you enjoy travelogues that combine humor with a genuine appreciation for a country's culture, this one's a gem.
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Notes From a Small Island
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Bill Bryson
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ISBN: 9781784161194
Authors:
Bill Bryson
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Date of Publication: 2015-07-30
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 114989 readers)
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After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson, the acclaimed author of such best sellers as The Mother Tongue and Made in America, decided it was time to move back to the United States for a while. This was partly to let his wife and kids experience life in Bryson's homeland, and partly because he had read that 3.7 million Americans believed that they had been abducted by aliens at one time or another. It was thus clear to him that his people needed him. But before leaving his much-loved home in North Yorkshire, 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 modern-day Britain, and to analyze what he loved so much about a country that had produced Marmite, zebra crossings, and place names like Farleigh Wallop, Titsey, and Shellow Bowells. With wit and irreverence, Bill Bryson presents the ludicrous and the endearing in equal measure. The result is a social commentary that conveys the true glory of Britain.
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Witty reflections on Britain's quirks and charm.
'Notes from a Small Island' is like a farewell love letter to Britain, laced with the warm, observational humor that Bryson is known for. Reading this, you'll feel like you're taking a leisurely stroll through the UK's quaint towns and vibrant cities, chuckling at the eccentricities and traditions that make the place unique. If you enjoy travelogues that combine humor with a genuine appreciation for a country's culture, this one's a gem.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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