Jules Verne was a writer. He lived in France. In 1873, he wrote ‘Around the world in 80 Days’. It was a very famous book and people still read it today.
In the book, Phileas Fogg tried to travel around the world in 80 days. He traveled by boat, train and elephant! He also flew in a balloon. He could not fly in a plane. There were no plans then.
In India he met a beautiful princess. And they fell in love.
A policeman from England chased Phileas all over the world. Was Phileas a bad man? Read the book! Then you can find out.