by Bill Bryson · William Morrow and Company · tapa dura · ISBN 9780688103125
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«Made in America» is Bill Bryson's essay on the history of American English, published by William Morrow in hardback (417 pages, in English).
Bryson traces the history of the United States through its language and popular culture: he explains the origin of expressions like G-string or «the real McCoy», how a desert town with no forests or holly became Hollywood, and why the Wild West wasn't won as people think. All with humor and a popularizing spirit.
Originally published in 1994 by William Morrow and Company. Original subtitle: An Informal History of the English Language in the United States.
Aimed at readers interested in American cultural history, the evolution of language, and popularizing humor.
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.
