- American humorous stories, 20th century, American wit and humor, United States
From the unique perspective of David Sedaris comes a new book of essays taking his listeners on a bizarre and stimulating world tour. From the perils of French dentistry to the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra, from the squat-style toilets of Beijing to the particular wilderness of a North Carolina Costco, we learn about the absurdity and delight of a curious traveler's experiences. Whether railing against the habits of litterers in the English countryside or marveling over a disembodied human arm in a taxidermist's shop, Sedaris takes us on side-splitting adventures that are not to be forgotten.
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About the book
- Author
- David Sedaris
- First published
- 1960
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company, Blackstone Audio, Inc., Audiogo
- Editions
- 14
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781619696990
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David Raymond Sedaris is an American humorist, comedian, author, and radio contributor
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