Around the World in Eighty Days isperhapsthe best known work of French writer Jules Verne 1828-1905 The novel narrates the adventures of British gentleman Phileas Fogg and his French valet Passepartout as they attempt to travel around the world in eighty days to win a wager The novel was a commercial success and helped Jules Verne achieve worldwide recognition His work became synonymous with daring adventure science and futurism...