Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K. Jerome (Hardcover)

“Three Men on the Bummel” is a novel written by Jerome K. Jerome and first published in 1900. It is a sequel to his earlier novel, “Three Men in a Boat,” and follows the further adventures of the three friends, George, Harris, and Jerome (the narrator), as they embark on a cycling tour of Germany’s Black Forest.

The novel is a humorous account of their misadventures and mishaps as they navigate unfamiliar terrain and encounter a variety of eccentric characters along the way. The three men find themselves caught up in everything from a bicycle race to a shooting party, and from a local beer festival to a misguided attempt at mountain climbing.

Throughout their journey, the three friends grapple with questions of identity, purpose, and the meaning of life, as they search for the elusive “bummel” (a German word that loosely translates to “a leisurely stroll or journey”).

Jerome’s witty and irreverent style, combined with his keen observations of human nature and society, make “Three Men on the Bummel” a classic of humorous literature.