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Before returning to his native america, bryson launched himself on a sevenweek peregrination through the hills and dells, the high streets and hedgerows of england, wales, and scotland. The extract on the opposite page is an article by bill bryson. So i immediately bought several more of his books and have just completed notes from a small island. Pdf notes from a small island by bill bryson elizabeth pike. Featuring an allnew cover, new york times bestseller bill brysons irrevent and hilarious journey through the beloved island nation he called home for two decades. Extract taken from bill brysons travel book notes from a small island. Pdf notes from a small island book by bill bryson free. In celebration of bills newly announced book the road to little dribbling. Sep 07, 1995 notes from a small island by bill bryson is an ode to britain, lovingly written by an american who lived there for almost twenty years and wanted to revisit it before departing for his home country.
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