Eighty Days Around the World

Author: Jules Verne
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: British gentleman Phileas Fogg makes a bet with his friend to travel around the world in 80 days for 20,000 pounds and return to London. Subsequently, he and his servant Passepartout overcome numerous difficulties and obstacles along the way, passing through the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Atlantic Ocean, visiting places such as Suez, Singapore, Japan, and the United States. When he completes a full circle around the world and returns to London, he is off by five minutes. He initially considers himself a failure, but unexpectedly wins—turns out that traveling from west to east around the world saves one full day! Throughout the journey, Phileas Fogg's wit, courage, and perseverance all demonstrate an impeccable gentlemanly demeanor.