Thom reviewed A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
"Bill Bryson describes himself as a reluctant traveller: but even when he stays safely in …
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5 stars
A whirlwind tour of science and the history of science. Stops for the history of man, the planet, and the universe, and many many other places.
Travel writer Bill Bryson digs in and collects interesting and informative bits about all kinds of science and scientific history. Along the way he names other books and authors that he has drawn from, so a reader can dive deeper into any topic. Recommended.