Around the World in Eighty Days
Phileas Fogg's daring wager to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days leads to a thrilling adventure filled with unexpected obstacles and narrow escapes.
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Around the World in Eighty Days is Jules Verne's 1873 adventure novel that captured the imagination of readers worldwide with its audacious premise.
The wealthy and punctual Phileas Fogg wagers £20,000 that he can circle the globe in 80 days. Accompanied by his French valet Passepartout, Fogg embarks on an extraordinary journey by train, steamship, elephant, and more. Along the way, they encounter delays, rescue a princess, and are pursued by a detective who mistakenly believes Fogg is a bank robber.
This timeless tale of adventure, determination, and ingenuity showcases Verne's gift for blending entertainment with geographical and technological detail. It remains a beloved classic that celebrates human ambition and the shrinking of the world through modern transportation.
