The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-Town America
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Bill Bryson
Funny as this wonderful book is, it is also a serious indictment of the American way of life and the direction in which it is going… he is genuinely shocked, as we are, by the statistics of affluence, poverty, crime and culture that he drops in hither and thither ― Irish Times
A very funny performance, littered with wonderful lines and memorable images ― Literary Review
Hilarious… he can be suave, sarcastic and very funny… not your typical travel writer ― Sunday Telegraph
lost to him because he had become a stranger in his own land. Bryson’s acclaimed first success, The Lost Continent is a classic of travel literature – hilariously, stomach-achingly, funny, yet tinged with heartache – and the book that first staked Bill Bryson’s claim as the most beloved writer of his generation.
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An inspiring and hilarious account of one man’s rediscovery of America and his search for the perfect small town.
Following an urge to rediscover his youth, Bill Bryson left his native Des Moines, Iowa, in a journey that would take him across 38 states. Lucky for us, he brought a notebook. With a razor wit and a kind heart, Bryson serves up a colorful tale of boredom, kitsch, and beauty when you least expect it. From Times Square to the Mississippi River to Williamsburg, Virginia, Bryson’s keen and hilarious search for the perfect American small town is a journey straight into the heart and soul of America.
About the Author
Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. His bestselling books include The Road to Little Dribbling, Notes from a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods, One Summer and The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. In a national poll, Notes from a Small Island was voted the book that best represents Britain. His acclaimed work of popular science, A Short History of Nearly Everything, won the Aventis Prize and the Descartes Prize, and was the biggest selling non-fiction book of its decade in the UK. His new book The Body: A Guide for Occupants was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize and is an international bestseller.
Bill Bryson was Chancellor of Durham University 2005-2011. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in England.
Book Specifications
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Published Year: 1989
Publisher: Black Swan
ISBN: 978-1784161804
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