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I found this book almost a year ago now. It came out of a curb side recycling box I was rifling through to pick out children's books for my daughter. Bizarrely I didn't notice the BCID inside until I was about to register the book just now in order to release it. I read this book years ago and have wild released a few copies over the years. As a long term Bookcrosser and World Book Night participant, I'm really happy to be sending this book on its way again.

'I really enjoy Bryson's ascerbic yet loving views on other countries and it's even more wonderful to read them when travelling. He might even have managed to make me see the British culture in a strange new and appreciative light.'

Left on the charity book shelf near the entrance.