About the original bookAround the World in Eighty Days is an exciting adventure story about Mr. Phileas Fogg, a rich Englishman who bets half of his fortune that he can travel around the world in eighty days. The story is about his journey as he crosses land on elephants and railways, and sails across boisterous waters on steamboats and sledges, and faces adversaries with unperturbed calmness. But, can he complete his trip within the given time?About this edition This edition is aimed at explaining the original book, and its language, to its young readers. The book offers footnotes where a brief explanation may help its reader in comprehending the text and the story better. Words which may be difficult for children to understand have been explained too. The original text from the book has been maintained in this edition. Young readers will benefit the most from the annotations provided. The original text supported with the explanatory footnotes will provide continuity in reading and enhance the reading experience.