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Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. In a whirlwind of adventure, the eccentric Englishman Phileas Fogg wagers his entire fortune that he can circle the globe in just eighty days. With his loyal servant Passepartout at his side, Fogg races against the clock, facing unforeseen obstacles, breathtaking landscapes, and a relentless detective convinced he is a criminal in disguise. From steamships to railways, and even elephants, every mile brings both peril and possibility. As time slips away, the stakes mount, turning Fogg's wager into an edge-of-your-seat race against fate. First published in 1873, Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days captured the Victorian fascination with exploration, innovation, and the expanding possibilities of modern travel. Its imaginative journey reflected both the wonders and challenges of a rapidly shrinking world, as technological progress connected distant cultures like never before. Blending humor, suspense, and social commentary, Verne's novel remains a timeless celebration of curiosity, resilience, and the thrill of adventure.

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Jules Verne, born in 1828 in Nantes, France, displayed a passion for literature and science from a young age. Initially expected to follow his father into law, Verne instead pursued writing and found success through his extraordinary adventure novels, often blending scientific knowledge with imaginative exploration. His works, such as Journey to the Center of the Earth and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, earned him recognition as a pioneer of science fiction.Verne's collaboration with publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel significantly shaped his career. Together, they created the Voyages Extraordinaires, a series of meticulously researched adventure novels that captivated readers with their futuristic technology and exotic locales. Verne's writing often reflected the rapid technological advancements of the 19th century, exploring themes of discovery, innovation, and the human relationship with nature and progress.Throughout his life, Verne remained deeply engaged with scientific developments, using his novels to speculate on the possibilities of the future. He passed away in 1905, leaving a legacy as one of the most translated authors in history, with his works continuing to inspire science fiction and adventure enthusiasts around the world.

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