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Around the World in Eighty Days
Jules Verne
US $10.05
US $12.56
2023/10
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9789887021872
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ePub
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Around the World in Eighty Days follows the journey of Phileas Fogg, a British gentleman, and his valet as they embark on a daring quest to go around the globe in less than 80 days. Driven by a wager staking half his fortune against his fellow members at the Reform Club, Phileas departs from London and ventures through Egypt, India, Hong Kong, Japan, and the United States. Along the way, he encounters missed connections, thrilling adventures, and a persistent detective who mistakenly pursues him.
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View moreJules Verne
Jules Verne was born on February 8, 1828, in Nantes, France. His most notable works include Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas (1869), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1872). Often referred to as the "father of science fiction," Verne authored over 60 books during his lifetime.Verne possessed a remarkable ability to envision technological advancements well before their actual realization. His works introduced concepts such as submarines, deep-sea exploration, and space travel.
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