by Bill Bryson · Black Swan · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780552997034
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«Down Under: Travels in a Sunburned Country» is Bill Bryson's travel book, published by Black Swan in paperback (400 pages, in English).
Bill Bryson travels across Australia by road and rail while exploring the country's history, geography, and culture. Amid dangerous creatures, extreme landscapes, and the trials of the early explorers, he paints a funny and affectionate portrait of an extraordinary continent and its people.
The work appeared in 2000 in the United States under the title In a Sunburned Country; this British edition under the title Down Under is from 2001. It won the Puddly Award for travel writing.
For fans of travel literature who appreciate humour and for those who want to learn about Australia, its history, and its culture.
William McGuire Bryson is an American-British journalist and author. Bryson has written nonfiction books on topics including travel, the English language, and science. Born in the United States, he has resided in Britain for most of his adult life, returning to the U.S. between 1995 and 2003, and holds dual American and British citizenship. He was the chancellor of Durham University from 2005 to 2011.
