Around the World in 80 Days (Annotated)

A Wager Against Time: Can an English Gentleman Circle the Globe in 80 Days? Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and punctual gentleman of unshakeable composure, lives by routine and precision. When a casual conversation at his club turns to debate about modern travel, Fogg makes an extraordinary wager: he will circumnavigate the entire globe in just eighty days - or lose his fortune. With only his bewildered French valet Passepartout in tow, Fogg embarks on a breathless race against the clock. From the steaming jungles of India to the windswept American frontier, from a daring rescue of a beautiful widow to narrow escapes from relentless pursuers, every moment counts. Trains are missed by seconds. Ships depart at dawn. Delays spell disaster. But that's not all. Detective Fix of Scotland Yard is convinced the gentleman traveler is actually a bank robber fleeing justice - and Fix will stop at nothing to make his arrest. Jules Verne's timeless adventure is a masterclass in suspense and ingenuity, whe