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Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days

Author(s): Jules Verne

Location(s): World

Genre(s): Historical, Young Adult

Era(s): Late 18th Century

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Around the World in 80 Days is a classic adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in 1873. In the story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a £20,000 wager (equal to £1,324,289 today) set by his friends at the Reform Club. It is one of Verne’s most acclaimed works.

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It’s a classic “travel” book, got to be read if you are interested in the world around you and travel!

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Author: tripfiction

In this captivating round-the-world jaunt, Paul Anthony Jones reveals the hidden histories, tales and global adventures that lie within the pages of our dictionaries. It is a beautifully presented book that offers fascinating facts...

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