Bill Bryson (author of A Walk in the Woods)

Bill Bryson

Born in 1951

William McGuire Bryson is an American-British author known for his nonfiction works on travel, language, and science.
Born in the US, he has spent most of his adult life in Britain and holds dual citizenship.
Bryson served as chancellor of Durham University from 2005 to 2011.
His notable works include "Notes from a Small Island" (1995) and "A Short History of Nearly Everything" (2003).
In 2020, Bryson announced his retirement from writing books, but later recorded an audiobook in 2022.
His books have sold over 16 million copies worldwide, reflecting his popularity as an author who can make complex subjects accessible to a general audience.

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