Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin

"Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin" by William H.G. Kingston is a funny story from the late 1800s about two old, not-so-important noblemen, Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin, who decide to travel the world, but end up in silly situations that only take them as far as Holland. The book follows their funny mistakes as they try to travel, understand things the wrong way, and end up in laughable scenarios. The story begins with the Count and the Baron having a silly conversation where they talk about going on a trip. Even though they don't have a plan, they decide to leave right away, showing how clueless they are about what it takes to travel. They get on a ship called the "Golden Hog" but get distracted by everyday problems and the funny things the crew does. The beginning shows the personalities of the two main characters, with the Baron being more practical and the Count not understanding much, which leads to more funny situations during their trip.