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Book SynopsisAfter nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson took the decision to move Mrs Bryson, little Jimmy et al back to the States for a while. But before leaving his much-loved Yorkshire Bryson insisted on taking one last trip around old Blighty, a sort of valedictory tour of the green and kindly island that had for so long been his home. The resulting book was a eulogy to the country that produced Marmite, George Formby, by-elections, milky tea, places names like Farleigh Wallop, Titsey and Shellow Bowells, Gardeners'' Question Time and people who say ''Mustn''t grumble''. Britain would never seem the same again.
Since it was first published in 1995, NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND has never been far from the top of the bestseller lists, and has sold over one and a half million copies. This special hardcover eidtion is published to mark the book''s unique place in the hearts of readers around the world and to celebrate Bill Bryson''s standing as the best-loved travel writer and humoris
Trade Review
Not a book that should be read in public, for fear of emitting loud snorts * The Times *
Laugh-out-loud funny * The Good Book Guide *
Splendid... What's enjoyable is that there's as much of Bryson in here as there is of Britain * Sunday Telegraph *
Bryson is funny because he is not afraid to give completely of himself * Daily Express *
Astute and funny...a tribute to [Britain's] enchantments by an unabashed anglophile. * New York Times *
