Notes From a Small Island
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Before returning to America after two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson embarks on a farewell tour of the country he's come to love. From the drizzly shores of Dover to the furthest reaches of the Scottish Highlands, he chronicles his journey through a nation of country pubs, oddly named villages, and the peculiarly British art of queueing.
With his trademark wit and sharp observational humour, Bryson captures the eccentricities, charm, and occasional baffling nature of British life. Whether marvelling at the countryside, despairing at motorway service stations, or celebrating the simple pleasure of a proper cup of tea, his affectionate portrait reveals why Britain remains endlessly fascinating to outsiders and locals alike. A hilarious and warm-hearted love letter to the British Isles that will resonate with anyone who's ever tried to understand this peculiar corner of the world.
