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A short history of nearly everything: Book Guide, Author and Facts

A short history of nearly everything by Bill Bryson: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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A Short History of Nearly Everything by American author Bill Bryson is a popular science book that explains some areas of science, using easily accessible language that appeals more so to the general public than many other books dedicated to the subject. It was one of the bestselling popular science books of 2005 in the United Kingdom, selling over 300,000 copies.

Quick facts about A short history of nearly everything

  • Title: A short history of nearly everything
  • Author: Bill Bryson
  • First published: 2003
  • Genre: science, popular works, ciencia
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL74128W

Where to read A short history of nearly everything

A short history of nearly everything by Bill Bryson is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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What is A short history of nearly everything about?

A Short History of Nearly Everything by American author Bill Bryson is a popular science book that explains some areas of science, using easily accessible language that appeals more so to the general public than many other books dedicated to the subject.

Who wrote A short history of nearly everything?

A short history of nearly everything was written by Bill Bryson.

When was A short history of nearly everything published?

A short history of nearly everything was first published in 2003.

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