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Travel & Exploration· United States

Notes from a Small Island

by Bill Bryson
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 1995324 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Bill Bryson's Notes from a Small Island (1995) stands as one of the most significant works of travel & exploration of its era. Bryson's farewell tour of Britain—before temporarily moving his family to America—is a warm, funny, and deeply affectionate account of the country he had lived in for twenty years. The most popular travel book about Britain ever written. Themes of Britain, travel, comedy run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 1995.

Book Details

AuthorBill Bryson
Published1995
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages324
Category✈️ Travel & Exploration
ISBN9780380727506
Editorial Score35/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Notes from a Small Island about?

Bryson's farewell tour of Britain—before temporarily moving his family to America—is a warm, funny, and deeply affectionate account of the country he had lived in for twenty years. The most popular travel book about Britain ever written.

Who wrote Notes from a Small Island?

Notes from a Small Island was written by Bill Bryson, from United States. First published in 1995.

What awards has Notes from a Small Island won?

Notes from a Small Island has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 1995.

Is Notes from a Small Island worth reading?

Notes from a Small Island is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 8/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Britain, travel, comedy.

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Notes from a Small Island is classified as Travel & Exploration. Journeys across the globe, real and imagined.

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