Jerome K. Jerome (1859-1927) was a noted English humorist and essayist, best known for his travelogue Three Men In A Boat. 
Three Men In A Boat
This book follows the vacation exploits of three friends (and a dog) as they cruise down the Thames River in 1889. Don’t be put off by the age—there’s good reason it’s still in print 122 years later. Three Men In A Boat is a classic of mellow English humor.