Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (version 3)

Join English writer Jerome K. Jerome on a delightful and humorous adventure as he recounts a boating holiday along the picturesque Thames River, from Kingston to Oxford. The story features Jerome himself, alongside his two real-life friends, George Wingrave—a future senior manager at Barclays Bank—and Carl Hentschel, the founder of a London printing business. Together, they embark on what was a quintessential boating trip of the era, accompanied by the fictional yet unforgettable dog, Montmorency. As Jerome cleverly points out, Montmorency embodies that universal aspect of Englishmen’s psyche that always craves a dog. Set during a time when leisure boating was blossoming, this charming tale captures the essence of camaraderie, humor, and the joys of a simpler life. - Summary by Wikipedia