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Name: The English Landscape
Author: Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson brings together 27 writers, each intimately connected to a particular region of England, to compose a richly descriptive travel and historical geography guide. The book offers over 100 detailed essays and photographs that illuminate England’s varied scenery, wildlife, environment, and history, presenting a vivid tour of the country’s most celebrated landscapes.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Guides

Authors: Bill Bryson

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