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A loving and hilarious—if occasionally spiky—valentine to Bill Bryson’s adopted country, Great Britain. Prepare for total joy and multiple episodes of unseemly laughter.
Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to discover and celebrate that green and pleasant land. The result was Notes from a Small Island, a true classic and one of the bestselling travel books ever written. Now he has traveled...
Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to discover and celebrate that green and pleasant land. The result was Notes from a Small Island, a true classic and one of the bestselling travel books ever written. Now he has traveled...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
'Maverick British director Chris Petit has produced one of this year's eeriest and most haunting films, London Orbital, a threnody to the M25.' Sunday Telegraph. 'It is a mediation on the M25 and gives an intriguing history of the occult archaeology of London that the ring-road discloses ... Petit has witty and playful apercus for every mile he covers.' The Guardian. London Orbital is an extraordinary and visionary film by Chris Petit and Iain Sinclair...
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Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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"In this exquisitely written book, Robert Macfarlane sets off from his Cambridge, England, home to follow the ancient tracks, holloways, drove roads, and sea paths that crisscross both the British landscape and its waters and territories beyond. The result is an immersive, enthralling exploration of the ghosts and voices that haunt old paths, of the stories our tracks keep and tell, and of pilgrimage and ritual. Told in Macfarlane's distinctive voice,...
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English
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Before he returns to the United States after nearly two decades on British soil, Bryson decides to take a farewell jaunt through his adopted homeland. Amid difficulties in transportation, Bryson encounters quirky age-old customs and charming inhabitants. An irreverent and amusing travelogue entices the listener to visit the British Isles.
Publisher
Fodor's Travel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A guide to visiting London, covering places to eat, sleep, shop, and visit, the experts at Fodor's bring you the very best of London. Every recommendation is vetted to ensure that you have all the information to plan a perfect trip and make the most of your time. Get inspired, Get planning, and get going.
17) London 2024
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Whether you want to tread the footsteps of kings and queens in the royal palaces, catch a show in the vibrant West End theater district, or sample the tantalizing array of street food from around the world, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that London has to offer. Every corner of London is brimming with personality. Dripping in pomp and tradition, Whitehall and Westminster are best known for their iconic sights and...
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