Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Around the World in 80 Days by Rod Espinosa Review of the Novel 'Around the World in 80 Days' Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days is a rip-roaring adventure story set primarily in Victorian England but spans the world following its protagonist Phileas Fogg. Written with a cosmopolitan and open view of the world, Around the World in Eighty Days is a brilliant tale. Vivid in its descriptions, Fogg, a cold, brittle man, who slowly shows that he does have the heart of an Englishman. The book wonderfully captures a spirit of adventure that was bubbling around the turn of the century and is impossible to put down. The Main Plot. The story begins in London where the reader is introduced to an incredibly precise and controlled man by the name of Fogg. Fogg lives happily, although a little mysteriously, for no-one knows the true origin of his wealth. He goes to his gentleman's club every day, and it is there that he accepts a wager to travel around the world in eighty days. He packs his things and, along with his manservant, Passepartout he sets out on his journey. Early on in his voyage, a police inspector begins to trail him, believing Fogg is a bank robber. After a reasonably uneventful start, difficulties emerge in India when Fogg realities that a train line he was hoping to take has not been finished. He decides to takes an elephant instead. This diversion is fortunate in one way, for Fogg meets and saves an Indian woman from a forced marriage. On his journey, Fogg will fall in love with Aouda and, on his return to England will make her his wife. In the interim, however, Fogg faces a number of challenges, including losing Passepartout to a Yokohama circus and being attacked by Native Americans in the Midwest. During this incident, Fogg shows his humanity by going off personally to save his manservant, despite the fact that this could well cost him his bet. Finally, Fogg manages to get back onto British soil (albeit by leading a mutiny aboard a French steamer) and seemingly in enough time to win his bet. At this point, the police inspector arrests him, delaying him just long enough to lose the bet. He returns home saddened by his failure, but brightened by the fact that Aouda has agreed to marry him. When Passepartout is sent to arrange the wedding, he realizes that it is a day earlier than they think (by traveling East across the International date line they have gained a day), and so Fogg wins his bet. The Human Spirit of Adventure. Unlike many of his more science-based fiction stories, Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days is interested in the capabilities of technology in his own time. The things that human beings can achieve armed only with a sense of adventure and an exploratory spirit. It is also a brilliant dissection of what it is to be English in the time of empire. Fogg is a brilliantly drawn character, a man who is stiff-upper-lipped and precise in all his habits. However, as the novel goes on the icy man begins to thaw. He begins to place the importance of friendship and love above his usual concerns of reserve and punctuality. In the end, he is willing to lose his bet to help a friend. He doesn’t care about defeat because he has won the hand of the woman he loves. Although some would argue it doesn't have the great literary merit of some novels written around the same time, Around the World in Eighty Days certainly makes up for it with its vivid descriptions. The undoubtedly a classic story is peopled with characters who will be long remembered. It is a breathtaking roller-coaster ride around the world and a touching view of an older time. Filled with the thrill of adventure, Around the World in Eighty Days is a wonderful story, written with skill and no short order of panache. Devyn Reynolds LIBR271A Blog. In a smoky room, filled with card players discussing a recent robbery, Phileas Fogg states to his friends that “one can travel ten times faster now than a century ago. That will result in the rapid capture of the thief”. Skeptical of Fogg’s assertions, he sets off to prove his friends wrong and travel the world in eighty days. The text and illustrations are rendered in comic book fashion in what appear to be watercolor, ink and photographs. The period looking illustrations will transport readers to another era and to the many exotic places traveled by Fogg. This is an entertaining and fun introduction to Jules Verne’s literary classic, Around the World in 80 Days . Curricular Connection: Educators may wish to have students read the unabridged and graphic novel editions together so as to discuss the differences and weigh the pros and cons of each. Espinosa Rod. Barack Obama: 44th U.S. President (Presidents of the United States Bio-Graphics (Graphic Planet)) Joeming Dunn. Published by Magic Wagon, 2011. Used Condition: VERY GOOD. Library Binding. Condition: VERY GOOD. Rod Espinosa (illustrator). Light rubbing wear to cover, spine and page edges. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Possible clean ex-library copy, with their stickers and or stamp(s). More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks. Peter Pan (Graphic Classics) (Graphic Classics) J. M. Barrie. Published by Magic Wagon, 2007. Used Condition: VERY GOOD. Library Binding. Condition: VERY GOOD. Rod Espinosa (illustrator). Light rubbing wear to cover, spine and page edges. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. 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Used - Softcover Condition: Good. Condition: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks. Neotopia Color Manga #2. Rod Espinosa. Published by Antarctic Press, 2004. Used - Softcover Condition: GOOD. Paperback. Condition: GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks. The Comedy of Errors (Graphic Shakespeare: Set 2 (Library)) William Shakespeare. Published by Magic Wagon, 2010. Used Condition: VERY GOOD. Library Binding. Condition: VERY GOOD. Espinosa, Rod (illustrator). Light rubbing wear to cover, spine and page edges. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. 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Customer service is our top priority!. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks. As You Like It (Graphic Shakespeare) Shakespeare, William. Published by Magic Wagon, 2010. Used Condition: Good. Library Binding. Condition: Good. Espinosa, Rod (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include cdrom or access codes.