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Category: Book
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Puffin
Studio: Puffin
Manufacturer: Puffin
Label: Puffin
Languages: French (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 0.8
ISBN: 014036711X
EAN: 9780140367119
ASIN: 014036711X
Publication Date: October 1, 1995
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Product Description
In 1872 Phileas Fogg wagers that he can circle the earth in 80 days.
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 Its hard to top a good round-the-world-on-a-bet story August 22, 2008
"The Whole Story" edition, with marginal notes and photos to describe the story. The graphics don't always add much to the story, but never detract from the simple, straightforward telling of this round-the-world-on-a-bet story. Just enough drama, comedy, and love interest to keep the story moving at a crackling pace, without ever sidetracking the reader from the basic 80-day timetable that must be met.
I was actually a bit sad at the journey's end for Fogg and his companions, until the final twist gave the story a happy ending.
Circumnavigate This, Jules Verne! July 7, 2008
I finally had the chance to read Jules Verne's classic tale of the eccentric Englishman and his famous bet. Just to round out the experience I also watched the Mike Todd film, also a classic with an endless collection of superstars including David Niven and cameo appearances by Charles Boyer, Frank Sinatra, Noel Coward and Edward R. Murrow.
The story was written in serial for the magazines and this adds to the richness as each chapter tells a story. My favorite part is Paspartou and Fogg being re-united in the circus after a separation of more than one week and several ports of call.
 Great Adventure Book February 22, 2008
Around the World in 80 Days is an adventurous book. Mr. Fogg is a man that will do just about anything to win his 20,000 dollar bet, like spending as much money as he wants to get where he needs to. Throughout his journey his mood will change. O gave this book three and a half stars out of five because it had a lot of interesting parts with just the right amount of reality. I like this book and can see it being well known for many years to come. Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne is a fun, adventure book that is good for people of any age. i feel that this book is the best of the series.
A Grand Adventure November 4, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Note: Some immature Mormon has been slamming my reviews because I wrote some negative reviews of books attempting to defend the Book of Mormon.
So your "helpful" votes are greatly appreciated. Thanks
In my opinion, a short review is best if you haven't read the book. I always read the longer reviews afterwards.
I read this book forty years ago in college and loved it. I also saw the movie, but as one reviewer pointed out, Phileas Fogg traveled by boat, train, car, sled, and even elephant, but never by balloon. The balloon scene was added to the movie.
Nevertheless, I loved all of Jules Verne's stories, and I highly recommend this one, whose title says it all--"Around the World in Eighty Days" on a bet that it couldn't be done.
I enjoy collecting paperback books with neat covers, and I have a couple of "Around the World in Eighty Days."
Oh, and I hope this is helpful. Read "The Other Log of Phileas Fogg," by Philip Jose Farmer. This retelling of Verne's story has Fogg going after Captain Nemo. It's great Fun. Farmer also wrote novels about Tarzan and the "Barnstormer in Oz"--very sexy.
The Other Log of Phileas Fogg
Barnstormer In Oz/a
 Free SF Reader September 3, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
A book based around a bet. Two adventurers, one a gentleman, and one not so nice, make a not so small wager, on Fogg's ability to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days or less.
When something like that happens, of course there will be villainous nogoodniks trying to stop you from accomplishing your task, winning the bet, getting the girl and all the good grog, etc.
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