If you like your travel writing funny, loaded with sarcasm, with many wry observations and an obvious love of the subject then this is for you.
Written 15 years ago after living in the UK for 20 years this is a memoir come travelogue of a farewell trip about Britain prior to returning to the US for a while.
I first read it 15 years ago and having just re-read it is still as funny and enlightening as the first time.
Bryson covers everything from grand palaces and stately homes to dealing with fascist " Bed and Breakfast" operators. The run ins with petty authority are a highlight throughout. Having the remnants of a bowel movement pointed out to you by your landlady is something that most travellers could have done without.
There are lots of facts and figures ( 30,000 place names in Britain ), but its never boring.
Lots of fun to read. Recommended.
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