Around The World In 80 Days
By Jules Verne
Published by Ward, Lock & Co Limited: London c1959 (undated)
With Original Dustjacket
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First published in 1873, Around the World in Eighty Days remains one of Jules Verne's most celebrated adventure novels and a landmark work of nineteenth-century imaginative fiction. The story follows the precise and unflappable English gentleman Phileas Fogg, who wagers that he can circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. Accompanied by his loyal servant Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a whirlwind journey by rail, steamship, elephant and sailing vessel, testing the limits of contemporary transport in an age when the world was becoming increasingly interconnected.
As the travellers race across Europe, Asia and North America, they encounter a succession of obstacles including missed connections, natural hazards, cultural misunderstandings and the persistent pursuit of Detective Fix, who mistakenly believes Fogg to be a notorious bank robber. Verne masterfully combines suspense, humour and geographic detail, creating a fast-paced narrative that captures both the excitement and uncertainty of global travel during the Victorian era. The novel's memorable cast of characters and ingenious plot twists have ensured its enduring popularity with readers of all ages.
This attractive Ward, Lock edition, published around 1959 and retaining its original illustrated dustjacket, presents Verne's classic tale in a format that reflects the continued appeal of his works well into the twentieth century. The colourful dustjacket artwork vividly evokes the maritime adventures of the story, while the volume forms part of the publisher's popular "Royal Series" of children's classics. A charming mid-century edition of one of literature's great adventure stories, it remains a highly collectible example of Verne's timeless vision of exploration, determination and the shrinking world of modern travel."
Light wear to clipped dustjacket as shown. No inscriptions however a bookplate is present. Pages clean and well presented. Binding solid with no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
