Verne, Jules, 1828-1905,

Around the world in 80 days / Jules Verne ; translated by Michael Glencross. - 293 pages : 22 cm. - The Jules Verne collection .

Jules Verne was born on February 8, 1828 in Nantes, France. He wrote for the theater and worked briefly as a stockbroker. He is considered by many to be the father of science fiction. His most popular novels included Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and Around the World in Eighty Days. Several of his works have been adapted into movies and TV mini-series. In 1892, he was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in France. He died on March 24, 1905 at the age of 77.

"Phileas Fogg is a man that likes things to be done with military precision. But when he accepts a bet that hinges on him travelling around the world in 80 days, he's in trouble. Along with his butler, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a thrilling race around the world, from England to Egypt, Japan and America, and then back again! Can he beat the clock and win his bet? Or, will he lose his fortune trying?"--Page [4] of cover.

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Voyages around the world--Juvenile fiction.
Wagers--Juvenile fiction.
Adventure stories.
Inventors--Juvenile fiction.
Flying-machines--Juvenile fiction.


Adventure stories.
Children's stories.

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