Summary
Set in the late 19th century, Around the World in Eighty Days follows the eccentric and punctual English gentleman Phileas Fogg, who makes a bold wager at the Reform Club in London: he claims he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days—a feat considered impossible at the time.
Accompanied by his loyal and spirited French valet Passepartout, Fogg sets off immediately, embarking on a whirlwind journey across continents and oceans using steamships, railways, elephants, and every mode of transport available.
From the bustling streets of Bombay to the snowy tracks of the American frontier, their adventure is filled with close calls, cultural encounters, and unexpected delays.
Adding to the drama is Detective Fix, who mistakenly believes Fogg is a bank robber and secretly follows him, determined to arrest him at the right moment.
As time ticks down and obstacles pile up, the novel builds toward a thrilling, time-sensitive climax: will Phileas Fogg complete his journey in time to win the wager?