Humorous journey through Australia's quirks and dangers.
If you've got a thing for armchair travel with a humorous twist, Bill Bryson's "Down Under" could be your next favorite read. His keen eye for detail and witty narrative transforms the vast emptiness of Australia into a playground of intriguing facts and whimsical encounters. From the most dangerous wildlife to the history behind Australia's lesser-known nooks, Bryson's storytelling could make even the mundane fascinating. This book is a great pick if you want to explore the land Down Under from the comfort of your home, laugh included.
- Puddly Award for Travel Writing (2001)
- Thurber Prize Nominee for American Humor (2001)
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ISBN: 9780385408172
Authors:
Bill Bryson
Publisher: Doubleday
Date of Publication: 2000-07-18
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.08
(rated by 116882 readers)
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Humorous journey through Australia's quirks and dangers.
If you've got a thing for armchair travel with a humorous twist, Bill Bryson's "Down Under" could be your next favorite read. His keen eye for detail and witty narrative transforms the vast emptiness of Australia into a playground of intriguing facts and whimsical encounters. From the most dangerous wildlife to the history behind Australia's lesser-known nooks, Bryson's storytelling could make even the mundane fascinating. This book is a great pick if you want to explore the land Down Under from the comfort of your home, laugh included.
- Puddly Award for Travel Writing (2001)
- Thurber Prize Nominee for American Humor (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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