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Notes From A Small Island: Journey Through Britain (2015, Paperback)
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Bill Bryson's hilarious tour of his adopted country- the book that was voted the nation's favourite book on modern Britain in a World Book Day BBC poll. 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 named Hardy; place names like Farleigh Wallop, Titsey and Shellow Bowells; people who said 'Mustn't grumble', and 'Ooh lovely' at the sight of a cup of tea and a plate of biscuits; and Gardeners' Question Time. Notes from a Small Island was a huge number-one bestseller when it was first published, and has become the nation's most loved book about Britain, going on to sell over two million copies.Product Identifiers
PublisherTransworld LTD
ISBN-139781784161194
eBay Product ID (ePID)214702158
Product Key Features
Book TitleNotes from a Small Island: Journey Through Britain
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Era1990s
Publication Year2015
TopicTravel Writing
TypeTravel Guide
AuthorBill Bryson
Book SeriesBryson
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight262 g
Item Width127 mm
Additional Product Features
Date of Publication01.09.2015
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorBill Bryson
RegionWestern Europe
CityLondon
SubjectsTravel
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- 17 Nov, 2024
An amusing and insightful walk through the towns and villages of the UK.
Bill Bryson is at his best in this travelogue as he travels through the towns and villages of the UK. Starting out in Dover, Bill covers the south-east, south-west, midlands, north-west, Wales and Scotland. A great holiday read. He'll have you chuckling on your sun lounger!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Sep, 2022
A gently and very very funny journey around bygone Britain.
Bill Bryson, an American, has travelled by public transport around Britain. In doing so he reveals to us, the British, the unexpected treasures, absurdities and unintentional humour which permeates our lives. He pokes fun at the people he meets along the way, and at us in general. But he pokes gently and itis clear that although he is "foreign", deep down he is one of us, respects us and loves us. The book will, in parts, have you laughing out loud.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Dec, 2023
What a pick me up
After many years I recently decided to read the Bill Bryson books again. I haven't stopped laughing since I picked the book up. If you want a book that will lift your spirits and make you laugh then read this and indeed all of Britons works.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Jul, 2023
Bryson on top form
An entertaining book from a very engaging author.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Nov, 2017
Notes from a small Island
I think it's one of the funniest books I've ever read. It also has some lovely and nostalgic info about the UKVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Aug, 2019
Funny and intelligent. Full of charm.
Bill Brsyon always makes me laugh - this book is no exception. Great stuff!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Feb, 2021
Notes from a small Island has wide appeal
An amusing read, not too demanding.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Dec, 2020
NATURAL WRITER
HAVE ONLY READ A FEW PAGES BUT FUN! IT WAS RECCOMMENDED AS A GOOD READVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Apr, 2025
Good light heated read , appreciated 👍...
Good light heated read , appreciated 👍Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Apr, 2023
Good read
A good read, very entertainingVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
