| Author |
Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
| Title |
Around the World in Eighty Days. Junior Deluxe Edition
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| Alternate Title |
Around the World in 80 Days. Junior Deluxe Edition
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Bill Stoddard
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| Summary |
"Around the World in Eighty Days" by Jules Verne is a classic adventure novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around the enigmatic and methodical English gentleman, Phileas Fogg, who makes a daring wager to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. Joined by his new French servant, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on this seemingly impossible journey amidst various challenges and unexpected encounters. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Phileas Fogg, a peculiar man whose life is governed by strict routines and precision. He lives alone in London and is known for his exceptional punctuality and wealth, although the source of his fortune remains a mystery. After engaging in a spirited discussion about a recent robbery and the potential of traveling around the world in a short time frame, Fogg accepts a bet from his fellow club members, setting the stage for his adventurous journey. With Passepartout finally in his service, Fogg prepares to leave London on October 2nd, giving readers a glimpse into the meticulous planning and determination that define his character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Voyages around the world -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2154 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 11, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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