Publisher's Synopsis
Around the World in 80 Days is a classic adventure novel written by Jules Verne. The story follows the journey of Phileas Fogg, an English gentleman, who takes up a wager with his fellow club members to travel around the world in 80 days. Accompanied by his French valet, Passepartout, Fogg sets out on a journey that takes him across continents and oceans, encountering various obstacles and challenges along the way.As they travel through exotic locations such as India, Hong Kong, Japan, and the United States, Fogg and Passepartout are pursued by Detective Fix, who mistakenly believes Fogg to be a bank robber. The trio faces several setbacks, including a delay caused by a train accident, a typhoon in the Pacific Ocean, and a confrontation with Sioux warriors in America's Wild West.Despite these challenges, Fogg remains steadfast in his determination to win the bet and return to London on time. The novel is a thrilling adventure that captures the excitement of travel and the spirit of exploration. It also explores themes of perseverance, loyalty, and the power of determination.Around the World in 80 Days is widely regarded as one of the greatest adventure novels of all time and has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. It remains a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages.An enigmatical personage, about whom little was known, except that he was a polished man of the world. People said that he resembled Byron--at least that his head was Byronic; but he was a bearded, tranquil Byron, who might live on a thousand years without growing old.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.