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One of the books in Verne’s series of “Extraordinary Voyages” begins when Phileas Fogg accepts a wager at his gentleman’s club. He’s certain that he will be able to circumnavigate the world in eighty days. Taking a significant amount of cash and his trusty servant Passepartout, and chased by Detective Fix who is certain Fogg is a bank robber, they set out on a grand adventure.
I’d seen more than one movie adaptation but had never read the book unt ...more
One of the books in Verne’s series of “Extraordinary Voyages” begins when Phileas Fogg accepts a wager at his gentleman’s club. He’s certain that he will be able to circumnavigate the world in eighty days. Taking a significant amount of cash and his trusty servant Passepartout, and chased by Detective Fix who is certain Fogg is a bank robber, they set out on a grand adventure.
I’d seen more than one movie adaptation but had never read the book unt ...more
Jules Verne has an engaging, amusing style of writing. I heartily recommend this book.
A wonderful classic, loved the adventures of Mr. Fogg & friends (except the bit about the cab running over two dogs).
Feb 28, 2014
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