Notes from a Small Island

Bryson, Bill

Published by Doubleday, London, 1995

Slight tanning to text block & light soiling to edges. Dustjacket: slight wear & discolouration to spine, covers & corners, especially margins. ; Signed by the author with inscription to previous owner. With decorated endpapers & loosely inserted newspaper clippings. ; 24.1 x 16 x 2.7 cms; 282 pages; Notes from a Small Island (1995) by Bill Bryson is a humorous and affectionate travel memoir in which the American author recounts a farewell tour of Britain before moving back to the United States after nearly two decades of living in the UK. Bryson travels by public transport across England, Scotland, and Wales, visiting both famous landmarks and obscure towns. Along the way, he reflects on British quirks, language, history, architecture, and the often baffling but endearing national character. His observations are laced with wit, irony, and genuine admiration, even when he critiques aspects of modernisation, urban planning, or customer service. The book is part travelogue, part love letter, and part social commentary. It became a bestseller in Britain and remains one of Bryson s most beloved works, capturing the charm, eccentricity, and quiet resilience of British life in the late 20th century. Seller Inventory # 63395

Bibliographic Details

Title: Notes from a Small Island
Publisher: Doubleday, London
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Original cloth
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good+
Edition: First Edition.