The writer gives a day by day description of what happens on a week's sea journey. Explain it in your words. Why does it tell you about him?

This tells us that Jerome is meticulous for detail. He renders their experience to us like a serious journal. Jerome's earnestness is what makes many of the men's exploits so funny. Although Jerome tries to be "official" the tone of the narrative just sounds playful and fun. This book is really well written.