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Three Men in a Boat

Jerome K.

Publisher: Sovereign

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Summary

George, Harris, Jerome and Montmorency, a fox terrier, are spending an evening smoking and discussing illnesses they fancy they suffer from. They conclude they are all overworked and need a holiday. The three decide on a boating holiday up the River Thames. Initially intended to be a serious travel guide, with accounts of local history along the route, the humour and witty adventures transformed the story into once of the most admirable comic novels of all times.

Available since: 07/15/2013.

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