Around the World in Eighty Days -- The First Growth Force Book Collection (Color·Phonetic Annotation·Illustrated Edition)

Author: Qu Bo
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The story takes place in the distant 19th century, when humans had not yet invented airplanes. Once, Mr. Fixit, an English gentleman, made a bet with others that he could travel around the world in 80 days and even put up his entire fortune as the stakes. Thus, Mr. Fixit and his servant Passepartout began their journey around the world. Along the way, they passed through many countries with diverse cultures and experienced various modes of transportation: steamships, trains, carriages, yachts, merchant ships, sleds, and even elephants! During the trip, Mr. Fixit demonstrated remarkable calmness, wit, and courage. In the face of difficulties, he never backed down and always took action to show everyone: don't complain—difficulties will always be resolved. They overcame countless natural and man-made obstacles and finally returned to London as scheduled. In the book, Mr. Fixit, a solitary, adventurous, and just character; Passepartout, his loyal and somewhat reckless servant; Fixit, a stubborn and foolish detective; and Edith, a and intelligent Indian beauty—all are so vividly portrayed that they feel as if they are right in front of you. Around the World in Eighty Days is ingeniously conceived, with a plot that is both thrilling and full of life. While embarking on adventures with the protagonist, readers not only get to experience the customs and cultures of different parts of the world but also learn a lot of geography. Additionally, young readers can enjoy the French-style humor of the author. Jules Verne (1828–1905), the author of this book, was a famous French writer. He is considered the founder of modern science fiction and is hailed as the "father of science fiction." Verne was born in Nantes, a western port city in France. He lived and studied on the island of Saint-Martin until high school. Then, following his father's wishes, he went to Paris to study law. However, he had no interest in rigid legal texts, so after graduating from university, he devoted himself to writing science fiction. In 1862, at the age of 34, Verne published his first work, Five Weeks in a Balloon. After that, he published a new work almost every year. Throughout his life, Verne completed over 80 works. In addition to books, his other major works include Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, The Children of Captain Grant, and From the Earth to the Moon. His works feature intricate plots, bold and realistic fantasies, and cover a wide range of knowledge, making them a "19th-century encyclopedia of natural sciences." This book has been appropriately adapted while staying true to the original, with language that is easy to understand and includes Pinyin annotations. It is also accompanied by exquisite and unique illustrations, making it even more enjoyable for young readers to experience the classic. Children who dream of traveling around the world, let's start the journey with Mr. Fixit first!