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In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson (2001, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100767903862
ISBN-139780767903868
eBay Product ID (ePID)1810676
Product Key Features
Book TitleIn a Sunburned Country
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicPersonal Memoirs, Australia & Oceania, Customs & Traditions, Form / Essays
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, Humor
AuthorBill Bryson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight10.2 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"What the indefatigable, keenly observant Bryson did a few years back for the Applachian Trail with A Walk in the Woods... he does now for the generally undiscovered land Down Under." -Chicago Tribune "Vastly entertaining... If there is one book with which to get oriented before departure or en route to Australia, this is it." -New York Times, "What the indefatigable, keenly observant Bryson did a few years back for the Applachian Trail with A Walk in the Woods... he does now for the generally undiscovered land Down Under." -- Chicago Tribune "Vastly entertaining... If there is one book with which to get oriented before departure or en route to Australia, this is it." -- New York Times, "What the indefatigable, keenly observant Bryson did a few years back for the Applachian Trail with A Walk in the Woods... he does now for the generally undiscovered land Down Under." - Chicago Tribune "Vastly entertaining... If there is one book with which to get oriented before departure or en route to Australia, this is it." - New York Times
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal919.404/65
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisEvery time Bill Bryson walks out the door, memorable travel literature threatens to break out. This time in Australia. His previous excursion along the Appalachian Trail resulted in the sublime national bestseller A Walk in the Woods . In A Sunburned Country is his report on what he found in an entirely different place: Australia, the country that doubles as a continent, and a place with the friendliest inhabitants, the hottest, driest weather, and the most peculiar and lethal wildlife to be found on the planet. The result is a deliciously funny, fact-filled, and adventurous performance by a writer who combines humor, wonder, and unflagging curiousity. Despite the fact that Australia harbors more things that can kill you in extremely nasty ways than anywhere else, including sharks, crocodiles, snakes, even riptides and deserts, Bill Bryson adores the place, and he takes his readers on a rollicking ride far beyond that beaten tourist path. Wherever he goes he finds Australians who are cheerful, extroverted, and unfailingly obliging, and these beaming products of land with clean, safe cities, cold beer, and constant sunshine fill the pages of this wonderful book. Australia is an immense and fortunate land, and it has found in Bill Bryson its perfect guide.
LC Classification NumberDU105.2
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- Oct 31, 2017
Uplifting, Interesting, Fun
Bill Bryson, a travel book author of many years, makes this Australian visit one I'm happy to have taken with him...figuratively, of course, thru reading the book. He's comfortable in expressing his true impressions whether good or bad, in amusing and no-holds barred terms. I've been enjoying this single book for about 20 years via the public library, and decided I NEEDED my own copy to pick up and read any time I wanted! It was a let down when the book ended...when his visit ended; I just wanted it to go on and on. Australia has always had a draw for me and will be a goal I'll never reach, but thru this book, thru this author...I can continue to dream. R E A D I T ! I felt the hot sun, the gritty open friendliness of the people, and the delightful honesty of the author.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 29, 2018
Great Author
Bill Bryson writes with so much wit and humor, reading his books is a delight! Highly recommend anything written by Bill Bryson! The books were all in great shape - I gave them to my brother for his birthday.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 25, 2022
Aussie book
High-fives to the seller! As for the book, it is billed as a travel guide. It’s not a traditional travel guide but rather reads more like a humorous novel with stories about various areas. Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 04, 2020
Get it if you like travel books.
Not as fun as A Walk in the Woods, but still good. A good companion book to his other books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 21, 2015
Excellent read!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 06, 2018
Everything You Wanted to Know about Australia
Just read it ... learn and laugh your ass off. Sincerely, a really fun read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 21, 2018
A+ Thanks!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 01, 2018
Entertaining as well as educational.
Love Bill Bryson.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 24, 2022
Good resource
Very humorous and informativeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 09, 2022
Very interesting
ExcellentVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
