Encoded Trivia #27

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Jules Verne's 1873 novel 'Around the World in Eighty Days' follows Phileas Fogg's attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. According to the British Library, this adventure novel captured the imagination of readers during the Victorian era when global travel was becoming increasingly feasible. The book's protagonist uses every available conveyance - trains, steamships, elephants, and sleds - to complete his journey. Verne's meticulous research and mathematical calculations made the story scientifically plausible for the time. The novel influenced public perception of global travel and inspired real-world attempts to break similar records.