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Jules Verne
Around the World in Eighty Days
"Around the World in Eighty Days" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel published in 1872. When London gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers half his fortune that he can circle the globe in eighty days, he embarks on a race against time with his French valet Passepartout. Their journey becomes complicated when a detective mistakes Fogg for a bank robber and pursues them across continents. Along the way, they rescue a young woman and face numerous obstacles that threaten their tight deadline.
Jules Verne
Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours
"Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel first published in 1872. When London gentleman Phileas Fogg accepts a wager of £20,000 that he cannot circumnavigate the globe in eighty days, he embarks on an extraordinary race against time with his French valet Passepartout. Their journey becomes complicated when a detective mistakes Fogg for a bank robber and pursues them across continents, while unexpected obstacles and daring rescues threaten their precise schedule at every turn.
Jules Verne
Round the World in Eighty Days
"Round the World in Eighty Days" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel published in 1872. Phileas Fogg, a wealthy English gentleman, wagers half his fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in exactly eighty days. Accompanied by his French valet Passepartout, Fogg races against time across continents by train, steamer, and elephant. Along the way, they rescue a young woman, evade a determined detective, and face numerous obstacles that threaten their precise schedule and the substantial wager.
Jules Verne
Around the World in Eighty Days. Junior Deluxe Edition
"Around the World in Eighty Days" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel first published in 1872. Wealthy London gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers half his fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in exactly eighty days. Accompanied by his French valet Passepartout, Fogg races against time across continents by train, steamer, elephant, and sled. But a detective mistakenly believing Fogg is a bank robber pursues them relentlessly, threatening to derail their precisely calculated journey at every turn.
Jules Verne
Le Tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours
"Le Tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel first published in 1872. Phileas Fogg, a wealthy English gentleman, accepts a wager of £20,000 to circumnavigate the world in exactly eighty days. Accompanied by his French valet Passepartout, Fogg races across continents by train, steamship, and elephant. But a detective pursuing them believes Fogg is a bank robber, threatening their mission at every turn.
Jules Verne
Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours
"Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel first published in 1872. When London gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers half his fortune that he can circle the globe in eighty days, he embarks on a precisely timed journey with his French valet Passepartout. But a determined detective mistakes Fogg for a bank robber and pursues him across continents. Through railway mishaps, elephant rides, and daring rescues, the travelers race against time while collecting unexpected companions and confronting obstacles that threaten their ambitious deadline.
Jules Verne
Il giro del mondo in ottanta giorni
"Il giro del mondo in ottanta giorni" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel first published in 1872. Wealthy London gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers half his fortune—£20,000—that he can circumnavigate the globe in exactly eighty days. Accompanied by his French valet Passepartout, Fogg races against time across continents by train, steamer, and elephant. But a determined Scotland Yard detective shadows their every move, convinced Fogg is a bank robber. With rescues, mishaps, and mounting obstacles threatening their precise schedule, the journey becomes a thrilling test of determination and ingenuity.
Mayne Reid
Bruin: The Grand Bear Hunt
"Bruin: The Grand Bear Hunt" by Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows two young brothers, Alexis and Ivan, the sons of a Russian nobleman, who embark on an adventurous quest to travel around the world in order to hunt and collect the skins of every known bear species. Accompanied by their old guardian, Corporal Pouchskin, the youths set off with enthusiasm but face numerous challenges along the way. The opening of the novel introduces the noble Baron Grodonoff and his sons, who express a desire to travel the world. The Baron sets forth the unusual condition that they must collect the skins of all bear species, providing a unique and ambitious framework for their adventure. As they prepare for their journey, the brothers display distinct personalities: Alexis, serious and thoughtful, contrasts with the mischievous and lively Ivan. The narrative sets the stage for their ensuing adventures in the pursuit of bears, highlighting the thematic elements of exploration, education, and the peculiarities of nature as they navigate the wild environments in search of their quarry.
Jules Verne
Maan ympäri 80 päivässä
"Maan ympäri 80 päivässä" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel first published in 1872. When wealthy London gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers half his fortune that he can circle the globe in eighty days, he embarks on a precisely timed journey with his new valet Passepartout. But a determined detective mistakes Fogg for a bank robber and shadows their every move. Racing against the clock through India, Hong Kong, America, and beyond, they face elephants, rescues, missed connections, and dangerous obstacles that threaten their impossible deadline.
Daniel Defoe
A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before
"A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book chronicles the adventurous voyage of a group of merchants aiming to establish an East India Company in Flanders while offering a unique perspective on trade and exploration. The narrative emphasizes the challenges faced during the voyage, including mutiny and navigating through uncharted territories. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the concept of recording voyages, emphasizing how common it had become to sail around the globe. The narrator describes his ambitions for the voyage, outlining plans to explore new territories while engaging in trade. Early on, there is foreshadowing of significant challenges, including objections from crew members about the proposed route and the tension escalating into potential mutiny as disagreements arise about the direction and purpose of their journey. The protagonist's leadership is tested as he navigates both the sea and the dynamics among his diverse crew.
Jules Verne
De reis om de wereld in tachtig dagen
"De reis om de wereld in tachtig dagen" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel first published in 1872. London gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers half his fortune that he can circle the globe in exactly eighty days. Accompanied by his French valet Passepartout, Fogg races against time across continents by train, steamer, elephant, and sled. But a determined detective shadows their journey, convinced Fogg is a wanted bank robber. With unexpected rescues, missed connections, and mounting obstacles, every minute counts in this thrilling test of precision and perseverance.
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