In a Sunburned Country
by Bill Bryson
In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson holds a highly rated rating of 4.05 out of 5, based on 58.7K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 335 pages.
About In a Sunburned Country
A CLASSIC FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONE SUMMER Every time Bill Bryson walks out the door, memorable travel literature threatens to break out. His previous excursion along the Appalachian Trail resulted in the sublime national bestseller A Walk in the Woods. In A Sunburned Country is his report on what he found in an entirely different place: Australia, the country that doubles as a continent, and a place with the friendliest inhabitants, the hottest, driest weather, and the most peculiar and lethal wildlife to be found on the planet. The result is a deliciously funny, fact-filled, and adventurous performance by a writer who combines humor, wonder, and unflagging curiousity.Despite the fact that Australia harbors more things that can kill you in extremely nasty ways than anywhere else, including sharks, crocodiles, snakes, even riptides and deserts, Bill Bryson adores the place, and he takes his readers on a rollicking ride far beyond that beaten tourist path. Wherever he goes he finds Australians who are cheerful, extroverted, and unfailingly obliging, and these beaming products of land with clean, safe cities, cold beer, and constant sunshine fill the pages of this wonderful book. Australia is an immense and fortunate land, and it has found in Bill Bryson its perfect guide.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Bill Bryson |
| Published | 2000 |
| Pages | 335 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.05 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 58,688 |
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What genre is In a Sunburned Country?
In a Sunburned Country is categorized as Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 58.7K reader ratings, In a Sunburned Country has an average score of 4.05 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is In a Sunburned Country?
In a Sunburned Country has 335 pages.
Who wrote In a Sunburned Country?
In a Sunburned Country was written by Bill Bryson. It was first published in 2000.
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The ISBN-13 for In a Sunburned Country is 9780767903870.0.
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