The English landscape cover

The English landscape

by Bill Bryson

This book celebrates the character and richness of the English landscape. It contains contributions from 27 writers who care deeply about England and have a special affinity with one particular area, along with more than 100 descriptions of every corner of England, showing how each is special in its scenery, wildlfie, environment and history. Filled with loving photographs and essays--by David Bellamy, Christopher Lloyd, Richard Mabey, Marina Warner, and others--this illustrated tour of the English countryside takes readers on a vivid tour through one of the world's most beautiful landscapes. 10,000 first printing.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?