Around the World in Eighty Days
Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, published by Courier Dover Publications on March 17, 2017, is a classic adventure novel that follows Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg as he wagers half his fortune on the audacious challenge of traveling around the globe in just eighty days. Accompanied by his French valet, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a journey filled with suspense and entertainment, navigating various modes of transportation while being pursued by a Scotland Yard detective who believes Fogg is a criminal.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative that captures the excitement of exploration during the Victorian era, showcasing diverse and exotic locations such as the jungles of India and the American frontier. The story presents themes of action and adventure, making it appealing to both young readers and those interested in classic literature. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English, offering a timeless tale that continues to engage audiences with its thrilling escapades and vivid settings.
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Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers half his fortune on the astounding proposition that he can travel all the way around the world in just eighty days. So begins this classic 1873 tale of adventure, entertainment, and suspense, as Fogg and his French valet, Passepartout, circle the globe by train and ship. To add to the drama, a Scotland Yard detective, convinced that Fogg is a criminal evading justice, has vowed to stop them in their tracks.
Jules Verne’s novel colorfully recaptures the spirit of its time, when readers were fascinated by new technologies and eager to discover faraway places. This travelogue sweeps through many exotic settings, including the jungles of India, where Fogg and Passepartout rescue a rajah’s widow, and across the Pacific to the American frontier, where they brave a bison stampede and an attack by Sioux Indians. Generations have thrilled to this action-packed story, which continues to capture the imagination of young readers.
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