{"product_id":"three-men-in-a-boat-2","title":"Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003ePublished in \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"191\"\u003e1889\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eThree Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog)\u003c\/em\u003e is a humorous travelogue written by \u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eJerome K. Jerome\u003c\/strong\u003e. The novel follows three friends—\u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eJerome (the narrator), George, and Harris\u003c\/strong\u003e—as they embark on a boating holiday along the River Thames from Kingston to Oxford, accompanied by their dog \u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eMontmorency\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally intended as a serious travel guide, the book is best known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"602\"\u003edry British wit\u003c\/strong\u003e, comic exaggerations, and satirical reflections on Victorian society, health anxieties, and the absurdities of everyday life. Along the way, the men fumble with camping gear, overpack, bicker over maps, and share amusing anecdotes that often wander off into hilarious tangents. Blending fact and fiction, the novel combines actual locations with exaggerated storytelling and has remained in continuous print due to its timeless humor and relatable characters. Despite being over a century old, its comedy still resonates with readers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eJerome Klapka Jerome\u003c\/strong\u003e (1859–1927) was an English author, humorist, and playwright, best known for \u003cem data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eThree Men in a Boat\u003c\/em\u003e. Born into a working-class family in Walsall, England, he experienced poverty after his father’s death, working various jobs before turning to writing. His early attempts at fiction and journalism were modest, but he gained literary fame with the success of \u003cem data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eThree Men in a Boat\u003c\/em\u003e, which made him a household name. Jerome’s style combined gentle satire with observational humor, and he wrote essays, novels, and plays throughout his life. Though none matched the popularity of \u003cem data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eThree Men in a Boat\u003c\/em\u003e, he remained a respected figure in Edwardian literary circles. Jerome’s ability to blend sentiment with comedy has earned him lasting recognition as one of Britain’s classic humorists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276567703809,"sku":"2P211F94X-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/THREEMENINABOAT_e1e85d87-3521-4830-a2e8-266aa95ac901.jpg?v=1646137109","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/three-men-in-a-boat-2","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}