Around the World in Eighty Days

"A true Englishman doesn't joke when he is talking about so serious a thing as a wager."

London, 1872. Phileas Fogg, a man of mathematical precision and predictable habits, makes an outrageous bet at the Reform Club: he will circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. With twenty thousand pounds on the line and his loyal but spirited valet, Passepartout, at his side, Fogg embarks on a journey that will take him across continents, through steam and sail, and into the heart of the unknown.

A Marvel of the Industrial Age: Jules Verne's masterpiece is a celebration of human ingenuity and the shrinking of the world. As Fogg utilizes the cutting-edge technology of the era—from the newly opened Suez Canal to the Great Indian Peninsular Railway—he must overcome more than just physical distance. He is pursued by the tenacious Detective Fix, who believes Fogg is a daring bank robber, and he must navigate cultural clashes, natural disasters, and the unexpected arrival of love.

The Definitive Global Adventure: Around the World in Eighty Days is more than a travelogue; it is a thrilling race against time that explores the triumph of order over chaos. Verne's meticulous research and vivid descriptions bring the Victorian world to life, making the reader a passenger on a journey that remains as exhilarating today as it was over a century ago.

The clock is ticking. The world is waiting. Purchase "Around the World in Eighty Days" today and join the most famous wager in literary history.

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Libro electrónico: 31 de diciembre de 2025