Around the World in Eighty Days

"Around the World in Eighty Days" is a thrilling adventure novel written by Jules Verne, a French writer, in 1873. The story follows Phileas Fogg, a wealthy man from London, and his French valet Passepartout as they embark on a journey to travel around the world in only 80 days. The wager was set by Fogg's friends at the Reform Club for £20,000. The novel takes readers on a journey filled with excitement and wonder as the characters encounter various challenges along the way. This classic novel has become a beloved adventure story, inspiring countless adaptations and retellings in various forms of media.