Around the World in Eighty Days

Often regarded as Verne’s greatest non-science fiction adventure story, "Around the World in 80 Days" is a thrill ride from start to finish. Meet Phileas Fogg, a wealthy British gentleman who proclaims that with a new railroad in India, it is now possible to travel around the globe in 80 days. In response, his friends at the Reform Club challenge him to complete the feat and wager 20,000 pounds (a fortune at the time). Fogg accepts and embarks on the journey with his servant, Jean Passepartout. Along the way, he is faced with a series of both moral and physical obstacles. Whether you are a first time reader or a seasoned Verne veteran, this early edition of Phileas Fogg’s adventure is a can’t miss gem of fiction. Littered with dozens of beautiful illustrations, this novel will keep you right in the midst of the excitement. Grab your ticket and accompany the adventurers as you embark on a journey around the world.