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The Lost Continent

Book • 1989
In 'The Lost Continent', Bill Bryson recounts his 13,978-mile road trip across the United States, reflecting on the changing landscape of small-town America and his own childhood memories.

The book is divided into two sections, 'East' and 'West', capturing Bryson's observations on urbanization, cultural shifts, and personal nostalgia.

It is a blend of humor and sincerity, marking Bryson's emergence as a prominent travel writer.

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Mentioned by Rob Lamb in relation to other books by Dennis Wheatley.
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