Round The World In Eighty Days

By Jules Verne

Translated by Henry Frith

Published by George Routledge & Sons Limited: London c1910 (undated)

"Jules Verne's celebrated adventure follows the unflappable English gentleman Phileas Fogg, who wagers that he can circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days—an extraordinary challenge for the era. Joined by his loyal and often flustered valet, Passepartout, Fogg races across continents and oceans using every available means of transport: steamers, railways, elephant-back, and even improvised solutions when timetables fail. Verne's tightly paced narrative blends scientific curiosity with humour and suspense, painting a vivid picture of global travel at the dawn of modern transportation while keeping the reader gripped with unexpected delays, daring escapes, and growing stakes as Fogg's fortune and reputation hang in the balance. This Routledge & Sons early 20th-century edition, translated by Henry Frith, captures the charm and momentum of Verne's original tale while presenting it in accessible English for contemporary readers of its time. Beyond its exciting journey, the novel explores themes of ingenuity, cultural encounter, and the Victorian fascination with progress. Today it remains one of Verne's most enduring works and a cornerstone of classic adventure literature. This edition will appeal to collectors of early Verne printings, enthusiasts of vintage travel fiction, and admirers of timeless adventure classics."