The Lost Continent

Embark on a humorous journey through America with Bill Bryson's 'The Lost Continent.' This classic travel memoir chronicles Bryson's return to the U.S. after a decade in England, where he sets out on a 14,000-mile road trip in search of the quintessential small town, Amalgam. What unfolds isn't just a nostalgic quest; it's a comedic exploration of the unrecognizable landscape of Anywhere, USA. Bryson paints a vivid picture of a country transformed by greed, pollution, and corporate culture, while skillfully weaving anecdotes that are both laugh-out-loud funny and poignantly relatable. With each turn of the page, you'll experience the sharp wit and keen observations that have made Bryson a beloved figure in contemporary literature. This beautifully bound B-format paperback edition, complete with 384 pages of engaging narrative, is a must-have for fans of travel books, American culture, and sharp humor. Perfect for anyone seeking laughter and insight, 'The Lost Continent' is not just a book – it's an experience. Enjoy FREE shipping on this item and delve into the heart of America as you've never seen it before. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery as you await your next great read.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784161804
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 384


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'I come from Des Moines. Somebody had to'

And, as soon as Bill Bryson was old enough, he left. Des Moines couldn't hold him, but it did lure him back. After ten years in England, he returned to the land of his youth, and drove almost 14,000 miles in search of a mythical small town called Amalgam, the kind of trim and sunny place where the films of his youth were set. Instead, his search led him to Anywhere, USA; a lookalike strip of gas stations, motels and hamburger outlets populated by lookalike people with a penchant for synthetic fibres. He discovered a continent that was doubly lost; lost to itself because blighted by greed, pollution, mobile homes and television; lost to him because he had become a stranger in his own land.

Bryson's acclaimed first success, The Lost Continent is a classic of travel literature - hilariously, stomach-achingly, funny, yet tinged with heartache - and the book that first staked Bill Bryson's claim as the most beloved writer of his generation.

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