Diary of a Pilgrimage

Diary of a Pilgrimage by Jerome K. Jerome, G. G. Fraser (illustrator)

Diary of a Pilgrimage is a novel by Jerome K. Jerome published in 1891. It tells of a trip undertaken by Jerome and his friend “B” to see the Oberammergau Passion Play in Germany.

As well as describing the journey and the characters they meet the book also contains a number of humorous asides including:

• “The Question of Luggage” - conflicting advice on what to pack for the trip
• “A Playful Boat” - the effects of seasickness
• “The German Bed”
• “The German Railway Guard”
• “We Seek Breakfast” - an attempt to order a savoury omelette
• “A Faithful Bradshaw”
• “The Difficulty of Dining to Music”

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