is a definitive critical edition of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel, notably published as part of the Oxford World's Classics series. This version is translated and edited by William Butcher and is recognized for its commitment to the original French text, avoiding the abridgments found in many other English translations. Core Premise
The story follows Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and precise English gentleman, who wagers £20,000 (roughly £2.5 million today) that he can circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. Accompanied by his resourceful French valet, Jean Passepartout, Fogg races against time using every available mode of transportation—including steamships, trains, and even an elephant. The Extraordinary Journeys: Around the World in Eighty Days The Extraordinary Journeys: Around the World in...