Bill Bryson(1951-） a best-selling American author of humorous books on travel,as well as books on the English language and on science.Born an American, he was a resident of Britain for most of his adult life before returning to the US in 1995.In 2003 Bryson moved back to Britain,living in the old rectory of Wramplingham, Norfolk,and was appointed Chancellor of Durham University. 2Bill Bryson(1951--) • a best-selling American author of humorous books on travel, as well as books on the English language and on science. Born an American, he was a resident of Britain for most of his adult life before returning to the US in 1995. In 2003 Bryson moved back to Britain, living in the old rectory of Wramplingham, Norfolk, and was appointed Chancellor of Durham University