Around the World in Eighty Days

"Around the World in Eighty Days" is a classic adventure novel written by Jules Verne in 1873. The story follows Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and precise English gentleman who makes a wager with his fellow club members that he can circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days.


Fogg sets off on his journey with his newly hired French valet, Passepartout, and they encounter a series of obstacles and adventures along the way, from a herd of bison stampeding across the American prairie to a typhoon in the South China Sea. They also encounter a detective, Fix, who believes that Fogg is a bank robber and tries to thwart his journey.


Despite the challenges, Fogg remains determined to win the wager and return to London on time. Along the way, he forms a bond with Passepartout and meets a variety of fascinating characters in the different countries they visit.


The novel is a thrilling adventure that showcases Verne's vivid imagination and fascination with technology and travel. It has become a classic of literature and has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. "Around the World in Eighty Days" is a timeless tale of adventure, perseverance, and the power of human ingenuity.