Around the World in Eighty Days

About this book

In Jules Verne's exuberant classic, the unflappable English gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers that he can circle the globe in eighty days, setting off on a high-stakes, race-against-time odyssey across steam, rail, and sea. Joined by his resourceful French valet Passepartout, Fogg encounters exotic cities, ingenious obstacles, and a parade of colorful characters that test his punctuality, resolve, and the limits of Victorian-era technology. Equal parts travelogue, suspense, and witty social satire, Around the World in Eighty Days propels readers through dazzling landscapes and cultural sights with brisk pacing and irresistible charm—an uplifting reminder that adventure can be found wherever curiosity leads.