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Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. Settled in England for many years, he moved to America with his wife and four children for a few years ,but has since returned to live in the UK. His bestselling travel books include The Lost Continent, Notes From a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods and Down Under. 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 the decade in the UK. Photography © Julian J
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In a Sunburned Country

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Down Under, also titled In a Sunburned Country in North America, is written by Bill Bryson. The book explores Australia through Bryson's travels. He provides historical insights and personal anecdotes. Bryson describes encounters with diverse landscapes and local culture. The book covers experiences reflecting Australia's unique characteristics.

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    • A Guide for Occupants
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    • A Short History of Private Life
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    • The World as Stage
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