32. In Which Phileas Fogg Engages in a Direct Fight Against Ill-Fortune

The China seemed to have carried away Phileas Fogg’s last hope with it. None of the other steamships plying between America and Europe were of any use. Neither the French liners, nor the ships of the White Star Line,* nor the steamers of...

31. In Which Inspector Fix Takes Phileas Fogg’s Interests Very Seriously

Phileas Fogg was twenty hours behind schedule. Passepartout, the involuntary cause of the delay, was in a state of despair. He had ruined his master! At this moment the inspector came up to Mr Fogg, and looking him straight in the eye: ‘Seriously, sir, are...

28. In Which Passepartout Is Unable To Make Anyone Listen to Reason

On leaving the Great Salt Lake and Ogden Station, the train headed north for about an hour, as far as the River Weber, about 900 miles from San Francisco. From that point, it headed east across the rugged mass of the Wasatch Range. It...

22. Where Passepartout Realizes That Even at the Antipodes, It Is Wise To Have Some Money in One’s Pocket

The Carnatic had left Hong Kong at 6.30 p.m. on 7 November, and was heading at full steam towards Japan. It was carrying a full load of merchandise and passengers. Only two cabins at the stern remained empty: those reserved for Mr Phileas Fogg.... The...

21. Where the Skipper of the Tankadère Runs a Considerable Risk of Losing a Bonus of £200

Such a voyage of 800 miles, on a ship of twenty tons, was a dangerous expedition, above all at this time of the year. These China seas are generally squally, exposed as they are to terrible gusts of wind, especially during the equinox periods—and...

15. Where the Bag of Banknotes Is Again Lightened by a Few Thousand Pounds

The train stopped at the station. Passepartout left the compartment first, followed by Mr Fogg, who helped his young companion out on to the platform. Fogg planned to head directly for the Hong Kong steamship and settle Mrs Aouda in comfortably, as he did...

35. In Which Passepartout Does Not Need To Be Told Twice by His Master

The following day, the people living in Savile Row would have been highly surprised to learn that Mr Fogg was back home again. The doors and windows stayed firmly shut. Nothing had changed in the outward appearance of the house.* After leaving the station,...

29. Where a Tale Is Told of Diverse Incidents That Could Happen Only on the Railroads of the Union

That same evening, the train continued on its way without meeting any further obstacles, went past Fort Sanders, crossed Cheyenne Pass, and arrived at Evans Pass. At this spot the railroad reached the highest point on its route: 8,091 feet above sea level.*...

25. Where Some Slight Impression Is Given of San Francisco on an Election Day

It was seven in the morning when Fogg, Aouda, and Passepartout set foot on the North American Continent*—or rather on a floating quayside. These quays move up and down with the tide, and so help with the loading and unloading. Clippers of...

12. Where Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture Through the Indian Jungle, and What Ensues

In order to shorten the distance to cover, the guide headed off to the left, away from the track where the works were still being carried out. The railway line, obstructed by the capricious ramifications of the Vindhya Range, was not the shortest path...