Around the World in 80 Days

by Jules Verne, Dons Ebooks (Created by)

Overview

Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days to win a £20,000 wager set by members of the Reform Club.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016644516
Publisher:	Dons Ebooks
Publication date:	05/16/2013
Series:	World's Best Reading , #30
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	284
File size:	157 KB

About the Author

Widely regarded as the father of modern science fiction, Jules Verne (1828-1905) wrote more than seventy books and created hundreds of memorable characters. His most popular novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, is not only a brilliant piece of scientific prophecy, but also a thrilling story with superb, subtle characterizations.

Date of Birth:

February 8, 1828

Date of Death:

March 24, 1905

Place of Birth:

Nantes, France

Place of Death:

Amiens, France

Education:

Nantes lycée and law studies in Paris