Around The World In Eighty Days (Hb)

Publisher:
Penguin Select Classics
| Author:
Jules Verne
| Language:
English
| Format:
Hardback
Publisher:
Penguin Select Classics
Author:
Jules Verne
Language:
English
Format:
Hardback

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“I realize now that there’s a lot to be said for traveling if you want to see something new.”

When Phileas Fogg, a wealthy gentleman, impulsively bets that he can travel the globe in just eighty days, he sets in motion an extraordinary chain of events. Leaving behind the comfort of his predictable life, Fogg and his loyal valet Passepartout, embark on a race against time.

Passing through exotic lands and dangerous locations, they seize whatever transportation is at hand―train or elephant.

Their quest for the ultimate adventure is not without its challenges. Fogg has become the prime suspect in a bank robbery, with a relentless detective hot on their heels. As they journey across continents, their race against time becomes a race for their freedom.

Will they conquer the world and prove Fogg’s audacious bet right? Prepare to be captivated by Verne’s masterful storytelling as he weaves a tale of suspense, and a thrilling spirit of adventure.

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“I realize now that there’s a lot to be said for traveling if you want to see something new.”

When Phileas Fogg, a wealthy gentleman, impulsively bets that he can travel the globe in just eighty days, he sets in motion an extraordinary chain of events. Leaving behind the comfort of his predictable life, Fogg and his loyal valet Passepartout, embark on a race against time.

Passing through exotic lands and dangerous locations, they seize whatever transportation is at hand―train or elephant.

Their quest for the ultimate adventure is not without its challenges. Fogg has become the prime suspect in a bank robbery, with a relentless detective hot on their heels. As they journey across continents, their race against time becomes a race for their freedom.

Will they conquer the world and prove Fogg’s audacious bet right? Prepare to be captivated by Verne’s masterful storytelling as he weaves a tale of suspense, and a thrilling spirit of adventure.

About Author

Jules Verne (1824-1905). A legendary French author and known for spearheading the science fiction genre, he is also recognized as the father of modern science fiction. Jules Verne was born on February 8, 1828, in the port city of Nantes, France. As a child, he was known for his boundless imagination and love of adventure. His first book with Hetzel, Five Weeks in a Balloon was an immediate success, and it marked the beginning of his career as a writer. Over the next few years, Verne wrote a series of novels that would establish him as one of the most popular and beloved writers of his time. His works such as Journey to the Centre of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea were characterized by their vivid descriptions of fascinating destinations, daring adventures and scientific discovery and fiction.

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