Around The World In Eighty Days
Phileas Fogg is not a man you'd expect to turn adventurer. Precise, reserved, and almost mechanical in his habits, he seems far better suited to his armchair than to the chaos of cross-continental travel. Yet here he is, betting his entire fortune on the audacious claim that he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days flat. What follows is a breathless chase across continents, cultures, and calamities that Verne orchestrates with real wit and invention. The journey sweeps from Victorian London through the sun-scorched plains of India, across the American frontier, and beyond, each leg bringing fresh trouble and the constant, gnawing threat of failure. It's funny in places, tense in others, and consistently surprising. The characters Fogg meets along the way are vivid and memorable, and his loyal valet Passepartout provides both comic relief and genuine heart. This particular edition comes with a new introduction and a freshly designed cover, making it a handsome addition to any bookshelf. Whether you're returning to Verne after years away or picking him up for the first time, it's a story that rewards the reader generously. Classic adventure fiction, done properly.
- Author: Jules Verne
- Publisher: Fingerprint! Publishing
- Genre: Science Fiction
- ISBN: 978-8175993938
- Pages: 248 pages