Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne Reader's Digest Worlds Best Reading

Title: Around the World in 80 Days 

Author: Jules Verne 

Type: Novel

Year: 1988

Publisher: Reader's Digest (The World's Best Reading)

Format: Hardcover; Hardback Book

Vintage: Yes

Condition: Appears new and unread, light wear to cover. No markings. NOT ex library or remaindered. SHIPS IN A BOX! Packaged with care.

Genre: Vintage Classics Books; Antique Literature Books; Old Classic Books; Antique Childrens Classics Books; Classic Novels

Book Summary:

Written by Jules Verne in the late 19th century, Around the World in 80 Days, is a classic adventure novel. The story follows Phileas Fogg, a wealthy man from London, who is a member of an elite social club. While at the club, Fogg makes a bet of £20,000 that he can travel around the world in 80 days. Accompanied by his valet Passepartout, the pair set out on an unforgettable journey across the world.

Travelling by boat, train, and elephant; they encounter many obstacles that they must overcome in order to arrive back in London before their 80 days run out. First published in France in 1873, Around the World in 80 Days, is Verne’s most acclaimed work.