Around the World in 80 Days (Illustrated) (Paperback)

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The great strength of this novel is its call to adventure, ending with the line, "Truly, would you not for less than that make the tour around the world?" Its great weakness is that the reward Mr. Fogg has received for his trip is not financial, but "a charming woman, who, strange as it may appea...

from classyhomemaker

It was really fun to revisit this one almost nine years later. Now that I've seen a little of the world myself, it was even more enjoyable. I loved all the lessons in culture and geography and, of course recognized some places once they hit the US. It was a treat to read about them at the Green R...

from classyhomemaker

It was really fun to revisit this one almost nine years later. Now that I've seen a little of the world myself, it was even more enjoyable. I loved all the lessons in culture and geography and, of course recognized some places once they hit the US. It was a treat to read about them at the Green R...