Around the World in Eighty Days (Illustrated Edition)

Author: (French) Jules Verne
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
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 along the way, passing through the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Pacific, and Atlantic, visiting places such as India, Singapore, Japan, and the United States. When he completes a full circle around the world and returns to London, he finds that he has lost five minutes. He initially believes he has failed, but unexpectedly wins—turns out, traveling from west to east around the world saves a full day! Throughout the journey, Phileas Fogg's wit, courage, and perseverance all demonstrate an impeccable gentlemanly demeanor.