Details: Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback (Deluxe Sprayed Edge Edition) ISBN: 9789363125360 Publisher: Wilco Overview: Discover the enduring wit of Jerome K. Jerome's 1889 comic masterpiece in this deluxe hardback edition, complete with striking sprayed page edges. Follow three good friends and their unpredictable fox terrier as they abandon city life for a fortnight's boating holiday on the Thames. Packed with gentle satire, slapstick misadventure and timeless observations on human nature, this is one of the best-loved comic novels in the English language, ideal for both first-time readers and longtime fans of classic British literature. About the Book: Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) follows George, Harris and the narrator, J., as they set off from Kingston upon Thames determined to cure their imagined ailments with a restful rowing trip up the river to Oxford. Accompanied by Montmorency, a small but endlessly troublesome fox terrier, their carefully laid plans quickly unravel into a string of comic disasters: forgotten supplies, chaotic camping attempts, arguments over tow-ropes, and battles with uncooperative weather and tricky river locks. What began, in Jerome's own words, as an attempt at a serious travel guide became instead one of the funniest books ever written, its humour so fresh that readers still laugh at it well over a century later. Beneath the farce sits an affectionate portrait of Victorian leisure and friendship, along with useful glimpses of the Thames itself, its towns, locks and history. The book's blend of slapstick, digression and dry observational wit has kept it continuously in print since publication, remaining a fixture on lists of the greatest and funniest novels ever written. Key Benefits: One of the funniest and most enduring comic novels in English literature. Presented in a striking deluxe hardback with eye-catching sprayed page edges. Perfect gift for lovers of classic fiction, British humour and Thames-side travel writing. Timeless, sharply observed humour that reads as freshly today as in 1889. A durable, collectible hardback edition built to be read again and again. About the Author: Jerome K. Jerome (1859–1927) was an English writer and humorist born in Walsall, who endured a difficult and impoverished early life before finding success as a writer in his twenties. His 1889 honeymoon on the River Thames directly inspired Three Men in a Boat, the comic travelogue that became an immediate bestseller and remains his most celebrated work. Jerome went on to write further fiction, essays and plays, including the sequel Three Men on the Bummel, but never repeated the extraordinary success of his most famous novel. Why You'll Love This Classic: Whether you're a devoted fan of British comic writing or discovering Jerome for the first time, this beautifully finished hardback brings one of literature's funniest journeys vividly to life, and makes a wonderful gift for any book lover. Please Note: This is a UK edition with the ISBN and cover design shown.