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Three men in a boat (to say nothing of the dog)

Cover of Three men in a boat (to say nothing of the dog)
Author: Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 Language: English Source: Project Gutenberg ID Gutenberg: 308 Views: 4

Synopsis

Three friends set off for a two-week boating holiday on the Thames, traveling from Kingston to Oxford, with their dog along for the trip. What starts as a straightforward plan to act as a travel guide quickly becomes a string of comic misadventures, shaped by mishaps on the water and on land. Along the way, the narrative includes digressive anecdotes and witty observations that turn everyday activities into sources of humor, from camping disasters to fishing mishaps. Published in 1889, the story uses lighthearted exaggeration to highlight the unpredictable nature of friendship and leisure, as the group muddles through their journey.