Bill Bryson's African Diary

(Autor) Bill Bryson
Formato: Hardcover
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Bill Bryson goes to Kenya at the invitation of CARE International, the charity dedicated to working with local communities to eradicate poverty around the world. Kenya, generally regarded as the cradle of humankind, is a land of stunning landscapes, famous game reserves, and a vibrant culture, but it also has many serious problems, including refugees, AIDS, drought and grinding poverty. It also provides plenty to worry a nervous traveller like Bill Bryson: hair-raising rides in light aircraft, tropical diseases, snakes, insects and large predators. Bryson casts his inimitable eye on a continent new to him, and the resultant diary, though short in length, contains all his trademark laugh-out-loud wit, wry observation and curious insight. All the author's royalties from this book, as well as all profits, will go to CARE International.

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Editorial:
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Formato:
Hardcover
Número de páginas:
66
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780857524201
Año de publicación:
2016
Fecha publicación:
19 de Mayo de 2016

Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson is an American author known for his humorous and engaging travel writing. His most notable works include "A Walk in the Woods," "Notes from a Small Island," and "In a Sunburned Country." Bryson's writing style is characterized by his wit, charm, and ability to make complex subjects accessible to readers. He has made significant contributions to the travel writing genre by blending personal anecdotes with historical and cultural insights. One of his most famous works, "A Short History of Nearly Everything," explores scientific concepts in a way that is entertaining and easy to understand. Bryson's impact on literature lies in his ability to entertain and educate readers while taking them on a journey around the world.

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