Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days follows the punctual Phileas Fogg as he wagers he can circumnavigate the globe in exactly eighty days, racing against time with his faithful servant Passepartout. Through adventures spanning continents and modes of transportation, Verne created a thrilling tale of determination and ingenuity. The novel becomes both adventure story and celebration of human achievement, proving that Verne's imagination anticipated modern travel and that some races against time never lose their excitement.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Verne wrote the ultimate adventure about beating the clock, making geography thrilling and showing Victorian ingenuity at its finest. This classic reminds us that Fogg's calm determination is heroic, that Passepartout is the perfect companion, and that eighty days seemed impossible in 1873.

DETAILS: • Author: Jules Verne • Publisher: Penguin Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: May 4, 2004 • ISBN: 9780140449068 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days