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Notes from a Small Island

by Bill Bryson · 1995

Travel · ranked #2 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

An American's affectionate, exasperated farewell tour of Britain; warm comic travel writing.

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The verdict

Category
Travel
First published
1995 · 1990s
Author
Bill Bryson
Standing
Recommended

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