Three Men in a Boat

Introduction of Characters and Setting

The story begins by introducing George, Harris, Jerome and Montmorency, a fox terrier. The men are spending an evening in J.''s room, smoking and discussing illnesses they fancy they suffer from.

The Men’s Conclusion

They conclude they are all suffering from overwork and need a holiday. A stay in the country and a sea trip are both considered, then rejected after J. describes the bad experiences had by his brother-in-law and a friend on sea trips.

The Chosen Holiday

The three decide on a boating holiday up the River Thames, from Kingston upon Thames to Oxford, during which they will camp, notwithstanding Jerome's anecdotes about previous experiences with tents and camping stoves...