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Bryson takes readers on a tour of his house, a rural English parsonage, showing how each room has figured in the evolution of private life.
The setting
The hall
The kitchen
The scullery and the larder
The fusebox
The drawing room
The dining room
The cellar
The passage
The study
The garden
The plum room
The stairs
The bedroom
The bathroom
The dressing room
The nursery
The attic
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The year -- The setting -- The hall -- The kitchen -- The scullery and the larder -- The fusebox -- The drawing room -- The dining room -- The cellar -- The passage -- The study -- The garden -- The plum room -- The stairs -- The bedroom -- The bathroom -- The dressing room -- The nursery -- The attic
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In "At Home", Bill Bryson applies the same irrepressible curiosity, irresistible wit, stylish prose and masterful storytelling that made "A Short History of Nearly Everything" one of the most lauded books of the last decade, and delivers one of the most entertaining and illuminating books ever written about the history of the way we live. Bill Bryson was struck one day by the thought that we devote a lot more time to studying the battles and wars of history than to considering what history really consists of: centuries of people quietly going about their daily business - eating, sleeping and merely endeavouring to get more comfortable. And that most of the key discoveries for humankind can be found in the very fabric of the houses in which we live.
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Fun read, like most of Bryson, full of little interesting tidbits to lead you in all sorts of directions. Really enjoyed this.
Bill Bryson is one of my favorites. I have read only his humor books in the past but after reading At Home I will have to read all of his books. Amazing how much interest stuff he is able to present based on his old 1851 house. Did lots of reading out loud to my husband.
Great book! Funny and factual. I'd love to have Bill Bryson over for dinner!
I don't normally give a 5 as a mark but this book will have you wanting to share every piece of what you read - even in the middle of the night! (I should note though that the first chapter was a little slow).
Remarkable historical detail, shared through a witty and highly engaging writing style.
This may be one of my favorite books ever. I love to read history books, but they tend to be redundant and bland. In typical Bill Bryson style he takes a potentially boring subject and makes it accessible and interesting. This book is so witty and does an excellent job of covering such a wide range of time and topic.
It took me about seven weeks to read this book, but I learned so much. While tedious at times, I am glad to find a fascinating book on history. I have a new appreciation for present day hygiene, medical treatment and so much more. I look forward to reading more books by Bryson.
My physician recommended Bill Bryson. I checked out one of his travel books but it just didn't grab me. This one was an interesting read. An incredible amount of research must have gone into his description of every room in his home, an old rectory, and all of the contents of each room. Amazing.
This book should be required readiing for anyone seeking a broader understanding of just about anything, including health and history. I can't think of a more enjoyable way to acquire this information.