Around The World In 80 Days (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161422283)

Around the World in 80 Days is a classic adventure novel written by French author Jules Verne. The story revolves around a wealthy Englishman named Phileas Fogg, who makes a wager with his fellow members of the Reform Club that he can travel around the world in 80 days. Accompanied by his faithful servant Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a thrilling journey, encountering all sorts of obstacles and challenges along the way. From the bustling streets of London to the exotic cities of India and China, Fogg and Passepartout navigate their way through treacherous terrain, hostile locals, and unexpected setbacks, all while racing against the clock to complete their journey within the allotted time. Along the way, they encounter a host of colorful characters, including the beautiful and enigmatic Princess Aouda, who joins them on their journey. Filled with excitement, suspense, and unforgettable characters, Around the World in 80 Days is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages.An enigmatical personage, about whom little was known, except that he was a polished man of the world. People said that he resembled Byron--at least that his head was Byronic; but he was a bearded, tranquil Byron, who might live on a thousand years without growing old.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jules Verne
ISBN-10: 1161422285
ISBN-13: 9781161422283
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 194
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d