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Around the World in Eighty Days Synopsis
The novel tells the story of the Phileas Fogg’s trip around the world in 80 days, accompanied by his emotional valet, Passepartout, to win a bet.
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About Jules Verne
Jules Verne (February 8, 1828 — March 24, 1905) was a prolific French author whose writings laid much of the foundation of modern science fiction.
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Folio Society books
Daker Books wants to help its customers seek out second-hand books of the highest quality. To aid in this goal, we have identified that The Folio Society produces books that many of our regular visitors desire. For over 70 years, The Folio Society has published beautiful, illustrated editions of the world’s greatest books. They aim to produce unique books that are outstanding in both their literary content and physical form, and that will grace every bookshelf.
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