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Around the World in Eighty Days
by Jules Verne
I got this classic as a birthday present.
A worthy birthday gift, I would say.
This is the story of a wealthy Englishman who sets out to travel around the world to win a bet. It gives an approximate idea of how the world looked around 150 years ago. It is scary, yet at the same time, I feel incredibly lucky to be born in this era where everything is accessible with just a phone click. Back then, travelling was not easy for normal individuals — there were no flights, jets, or helicopters. The only options people depended on for long-distance travel were yachts or ships, and maybe trains as well.
Phileas Fogg and his adventures were a very good read. It feels like I’m also travelling with him. Passepartout is one of my favourite characters in this story — such a genuine, innocent guy.
There are so many things to learn from this Phileas Fogg fellow. He remains calm in all circumstances, is very honest, and is kind to his colleagues. Also, if he thinks about or wants something, at any cost, whatever happens, he will make it happen. Be like Phileas Fogg
A worthy birthday gift, I would say.
This is the story of a wealthy Englishman who sets out to travel around the world to win a bet. It gives an approximate idea of how the world looked around 150 years ago. It is scary, yet at the same time, I feel incredibly lucky to be born in this era where everything is accessible with just a phone click. Back then, travelling was not easy for normal individuals — there were no flights, jets, or helicopters. The only options people depended on for long-distance travel were yachts or ships, and maybe trains as well.
Phileas Fogg and his adventures were a very good read. It feels like I’m also travelling with him. Passepartout is one of my favourite characters in this story — such a genuine, innocent guy.
There are so many things to learn from this Phileas Fogg fellow. He remains calm in all circumstances, is very honest, and is kind to his colleagues. Also, if he thinks about or wants something, at any cost, whatever happens, he will make it happen. Be like Phileas Fogg