Jules Verne: Around the World in 80 Days

JULES VERNE, often referred to as the "Father of Science Fiction," wrote his first novel, Five Weeks in a Balloon, at the age of 35. He went on to be the second most translated author on earth, (after Agatha Christie), writing books about a variety of innovations and technological advancements years before they became practical realities.

Around The World in 80 Days has become one of the most widely read and influential books ever written.

It reveals the astounding range, subtlety, artistry...