"I can't think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Suddenly you are five years old again."
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About Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson is a best-selling American author known for his humorous and informative books on travel, science, language, and more. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. Bryson moved to the United Kingdom in the 1970s, where he worked as a journalist. His writing is characterized by wit, curiosity, and a knack for making complex topics accessible to a wide audience. Some of his popular works include 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' and 'Notes from a Small Island.' Bryson's works have garnered critical acclaim and won several awards.
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