Notes from a small island
Bill Bryson
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Notes from a small island
by Bill Bryson
Published
Sep 01, 1996
Publisher
Chivers Large print (Chivers, Windsor, Paragon & C
Pages
503
ISBN-13
9780745153414
ISBN-10
0745153410
Description
After 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, place 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 bestsellers lists, and has sold over one and a half million copies. Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. He settled in England in 1977, and lived for many years with his English wife and four children in North Yorkshire. He and his family now live in the United States.
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How many pages are in Notes from a small island?
This edition of Notes from a small island has approximately 503 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Notes from a small island?
For most readers, Notes from a small island typically takes between 10h 29m and 6h 59m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 125,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 125,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Notes from a small island?
The estimated word count for Notes from a small island is approximately 125,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Notes from a small island?
Notes from a small island was written by Bill Bryson.
When was Notes from a small island published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Sep 01, 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.