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In 1995, on the cusp of a temporary relocation to the United States with his family, Bill Bryson embarked on a farewell tour of Britain, his cherished home of many years. This valedictory journey across the green and pleasant land was intended as a final exploration of the nation's public façade and private quirks.
Bryson's mission was to dissect and analyse the very essence of what endeared him to a country that had birthed such curiosities as Marmite, a military hero whose last request was a kiss from a chap called Hardy, and place names that could only be described as delightfully peculiar: Farleigh Wallop, Titsey, and Shellow Bowells, to name but a few.
He sought to understand a people who uttered phrases like "Mustn't grumble" and exclaimed "Ooh lovely" at the mere sight of tea and biscuits. Not to mention a nation that could produce something as quintessentially British as Gardeners' Question Time.
Upon its initial publication, 'Notes from a Small Island' soared to the top of the bestseller lists, quickly becoming the nation's most beloved tome about Britain. Its enduring popularity has seen it shift over two million copies, cementing its status as a cultural touchstone.
Book ISBN: | 9781784161194 |
Book Author: | Bill Bryson |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Black Swan |
Book Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 191 x 119 x 25 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2015-07-30 |
Book Pagination: | 384 pages |
Book Weight: | 270g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
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We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’