Three man in the Boat (Chapter 19)

Chapter 19 of Jerome K. Jerome’s Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) brings the famous journey along the River Thames toward its memorable conclusion. Jerome, George, Harris, and Montmorency face worsening weather as rain and cold replace the pleasures of their earlier adventure. Their enthusiasm for camping gradually disappears, and thoughts of warmth, comfortable rooms, good food, and London become increasingly attractive. Filled with Jerome’s characteristic humour, the chapter captures the contrast between romantic ideas of outdoor travel and uncomfortable reality.