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by Jerome K. Jerome (Author)
The classic and timeless humorous story, Three Men in a Boat, begins with the eponymous three men sitting around discussing the different needs in their lives. Our heroes come to the conclusion that they are indeed overworked and that a vacation is in order. Their brainstorming was fruitless until they came up with the idea of taking a boating vacation up the River Thames. Thus begins the famous journey, whose lore has now spanned three centuries. Not to mention their most dependable companion-- their dog Montmorency! This classic edition is a must-have for all! - It is decorated with gilded edges and beautiful endpapers - It is perfect for gifting and will be a good addition to any library - The characters and amusing plots will keep the readers hooked - The tales have been delighting children and adults alike for generations - The story has been translated into many languages and have undergone several adaptations over the decades
Author Biography
Jerome Klapka Jerome, noted English writer and humourist. Born on May 2, 1859, in Caldmore, Walsall, England, he was the fourth child of Jerome Clapp-- a nonconformist lay-preacher, ironmonger, and amateur architect-- and Marguerite Jerome. Though named after his father, Jerome later adopted his middle name, Klapka, in honour of the Hungarian exile and hero George Klapka, who, allegedly, had stayed with the family while writing his memoirs. Inspired by one of Henry Longfellow's poems, he decided to write about his days as an actor. In 1885, On the Stage-- and Off came out. It was a comic memoir about his days in the repertory troupe. This work was to mark the real start of Jerome's literary career. Four years later, in 1889, he came out with the book he is best known for, Three Men in a Boat.
