Made in america is a nonfiction book by bill bryson describing the history of the english language in the united states and the evolution of american culture. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 456 pages and is available in hardcover format. Buy made in america by bill bryson online at alibris. Made in america a bantam bookpublished by arrangement with doubleday. Sarah churchwell on bill brysons fun, encyclopedic rattle through the memorable summer of 1927 sarah churchwell thu 26 sep 20 08. An informal history of the english language in the. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 397 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Its also a bestiary of american pop culture, many of whose stereotypes bryson debunks a backformation from buncombe county, n. Bill bryson turns away from the highways and byways of middle america, so hilariously depicted in his bestselling the lost continent, for a fast, exhilarating ride along the route 66 of american language and popular culture. In made in america, bill bryson demythologizes his native land, e. An informal history of the english language in the united states by bill bryson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In made in america, bryson demythologizes his native land explaining how a dusty desert hamlet with neither woods nor holly became hollywood, how the wild west wasnt. Born in des moines, iowa, he now lives in england, where he has worked for both the times and independent and written for most other major. In his deeply funny new memoir, he travels back in time to explore the ordinary kid he once was, and the curious world of 1950s america.
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