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The complete notes combines two of bill brysons bestloved travel books in one volume, it demonstrates his unique take on life from either side of the pond. Notes from a small island notes from a big country this one grand volume is a combination of his book and newspaper column. Buy bill bryson the complete notes by bill bryson, in very good condition. This one grand volume is a combination of his book and newspaper column. Together they returned to the usa in order for bryson to complete his college degree, after which they settled in england in 1977, remaining there until 1995. Bill bryson biography william bill mcguire bryson born december 8, 1951 is a bestselling american author of humorous books on travel, as well as books on the english language and on scientific subjects. Bryson returns to his adopted country of britain to revisit some of his favorite sites in this followup to his bestselling notes from a small island, published in 1996.
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