The Jules Verne Library

In which the travellers encounter the perils of the Rocky Mountains and the treacherous conditions at Medicine Bow, where a dilapidated bridge halts their journey and stirs heated debates among the passengers. Amidst the mounting tension, a bold yet reckless plan emerges to speed the train across the failing structure, evoking a mix of dread and awe in those aboard.

In which the travellers, swiftly pursuing their journey across the vast American plains aboard a steam train, encounter a spirited challenge of honour between Mr. Fogg and an insolent adversary, leading to a tense yet narrowly avoided duel within the moving carriages. Suddenly, their passage is violently interrupted by a daring attack from Sioux warriors, compelling courage and quick wits to defend the train until salvation arrives at the brink of Fort Kearney.

In which the marvel of the Pacific Railroad is elucidated, a steel ribbon binding the vast American continent from ocean to ocean, carrying Phileas Fogg and his companions swiftly through prairies, mountains, and deserts with all the punctual comforts of modern transit. Amidst the scenic grandeur, the procession of buffaloes halts their progress, a reminder that even the most advanced human endeavours must yield politely to the natural world’s stately march.

In which Passepartout attends an impassioned lecture on the history and tribulations of the Mormon people during a swift train journey to the Great Salt Lake, gaining a glimpse into their faith and community. The travellers also briefly explore Salt Lake City, observing its orderly streets, the peculiar domestic arrangements of the Mormons, and encounter a fleeing Mormon husband resigned to the trials of polygamy.

In which Mr. Fogg and his companions traverse the vast Pacific aboard the swift paddle steamer “General Grant,” finally reaching San Francisco, whilst encountering both reunions and unexpected alliances. The voyage unfolds with quiet determination and subtle changes of allegiance, as old foes adopt new roles amid the steady progression of their extraordinary journey.

In which Phileas Fogg and his companions step upon the bustling shores of San Francisco, a city transformed from wild frontier to refined emporium, and find themselves caught amid the noisy fervour of a political election. Between the teeming streets’ commotion and an unexpected skirmish, the travellers gain a vivid, albeit brief, impression of this vibrant American metropolis before continuing their journey eastward.

In which Passepartout, having unwittingly missed his master’s steamer due to an intoxicating incident, finds himself alone and penniless aboard the “Carnatic” bound for Japan. Upon arrival in Yokohama, he explores the fascinating tapestry of the Japanese quarter, absorbing its customs and wonders, whilst pondering his uncertain fate in this foreign land.

In which Passepartout, driven by hunger and necessity, adopts a disguise and unexpectedly becomes part of a flamboyant Japanese acrobatic troupe known as the Long Noses, preparing to journey across the Pacific. The episode unfolds with lively performances of skill and balance, culminating in a dramatic human pyramid that, despite its collapse, offers Passepartout a passage to America alongside Mr. Fogg and Aouda.

In which a small pilot-boat named the “Tankadere” embarks upon a hazardous voyage through tempestuous Chinese seas, where skillful seamanship and steadfast resolve are tested against a fierce typhoon. Amidst the fury of the storm, the passengers and crew strain towards Shanghai, racing time and tempest for a precious reward, as an American steamer looms ever closer on the horizon.

In which Mr. Phileas Fogg, undeterred by the unexpected early departure of his steamer and the mysterious absence of his valet, resolutely seeks alternative passage from Hong Kong to Yokohama, encountering the persistent Detective Fix along the way. Together with the resourceful pilot John Bunsby, he embarks on a swift and daring ocean voyage aboard the nimble pilot-boat "Tankadere," while dispatching efforts to find his missing servant.

In which, aboard the screw steamer "Rangoon," Phileas Fogg and his companions traverse the scenic islands and coasts of the Bay of Bengal and the Strait of Malacca while the inscrutable detective Fix quietly pursues them with a secretive purpose. Meanwhile, Passepartout, unaware of Fix's true intent, amusingly misinterprets the detective's vigilance as the surveillance of a loyal agent from the Reform Club, all the while witnessing the steadfast calm and enigmatic nature of his master amidst the voyage’s changing fortunes.

In which the tempestuous sea and a gale retard the steamer “Rangoon,” threatening to delay Phileas Fogg’s journey and testing the patience of all aboard, while unexpected grace in the form of a postponed sailing allows the party to continue their voyage to Hong Kong. Here, amidst the bustling harbour and opium dens, secrets are revealed and loyalties strained as the ever-watchful detective Fix unveils his true purpose and attempts to detain the enigmatic Mr Fogg.

In which Phileas Fogg and his companions, traversing the wilds of India upon an elephant, encounter a fierce religious procession and uncover the grim custom of suttee in a remote region. Moved by an act of compassion and aided by bold resolve, they embark upon a daring night-time venture to save a young woman from a dire fate.

In which Mr. Fogg and his companions traverse the Indian landscape and cityscapes, encountering a young woman whose safety becomes their concern, all while managing the peculiarities and charms of local customs and terrain. In Calcutta, legal entanglements concerning a sacred pagoda bring unforeseen challenges, yet Mr. Fogg’s calm resolve amid fines and imprisonment only adds to the intrigue of their adventurous passage.

In which the astute detective pursues a mysterious Englishman whose punctual and calculated movements aboard the steamer Mongolia arouse suspicion, despite the gentleman’s outward composure and methodical record-keeping. Meanwhile, the journey through the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean is marked by the diverse company of passengers, scenic wonders, and the unflappable calm of the traveller Phileas Fogg as he steadily advances towards Bombay.

In which the industrious Mr. Fogg and his companions make their way through the vast and varied landscapes of India, encountering both the marvels of modern railways and the challenges posed by unfinished tracks and local customs. When their journey by train is abruptly halted, Phileas Fogg, with calm calculation and resolute determination, secures an elephant at a princely sum to continue their expedition through the rugged terrain.

In which we are introduced to the enigmatic and impeccably punctual Mr. Phileas Fogg, whose life of unvarying routine is upended when he hires the resourceful French valet Passepartout and becomes embroiled in a spirited wager concerning the possibility of circumnavigating the world in eighty days. This challenge unfolds amid the refined surroundings of the Reform Club, where a discussion on a recent bank robbery and the advances of modern travel set the stage for an extraordinary undertaking.

In which Mr Phileas Fogg unexpectedly announces to his servant, Passepartout, their imminent departure on a most ambitious journey around the world within eighty days, stirring both amazement and preparation in the quiet household. Meanwhile, the news of Fogg’s venture spreads through London, provoking heated public debate and the keen pursuit of a shrewd detective, Mr Fix, who suspects a darker motive behind the gentleman’s travels.

In which Captain Servadac and his companions find themselves returned to the familiar environs of Mostaganem, where the world around them proceeds with unruffled calm, oblivious to the extraordinary ordeal they have endured. Their puzzling adventures give rise to a mixture of reticence and scientific debate, while new bonds and futures quietly take shape among those once cast adrift by fate.

In which the explorers ascend in a delicate montgolfier balloon, witnessing from great heights the shimmering comet beneath them and the majestic terrestrial disc approaching with relentless speed, all while the familiar outlines of Europe evoking vivid impressions unfold beneath their watchful eyes. As the tension mounts with the imminent convergence of celestial bodies, they prepare a record of their journey and release a carrier-pigeon, only to find themselves suddenly restored upon earth amidst an enigmatic scene of confluent atmospheres and vanishing balloon.

In which the inhabitants of Gallia grapple with the consequences of their comet’s altered rotation and impending collision course with Earth, stirring both scientific debate and personal resolve among them. Preparations for their daring escape by balloon unfold amid a mixture of excitement, anxiety, and musing over the uncertain path that lies ahead.

In which the indefatigable Captain Servadac, moved by a spirit of generosity and adventure, undertakes a daring journey across the frozen straits to establish a connection with the English at Gibraltar, only to confront unforeseen obstacles and diplomatic rebuffs upon reaching the island of Ceuta. Meanwhile, the learned Palmyrin Rosette labours painstakingly on his celestial calculations, only to be struck by the enigmatic disappearance of the satellite Nerina, adding to the air of uncertainty enveloping their cosmic voyage.

In which our intrepid band, confronted with the impending collision of their comet with Earth, deliberate with keen forethought on the dire possibilities and resolutions to evade such calamity. Amidst a thaw that heralds both natural renewal and tragic loss, the advent of a new celestial fragment—borne from their very comet—adds a startling twist to their celestial predicament.

In which the party, confined by biting cold beneath the surface, witness the professor Rosette’s growing frustration as celestial calculations confound him and suspicions arise over a certain merchant’s deceptive measures, drawing the company into a lively dispute. The mood shifts between scientific perplexity and human pettiness, illustrating how even in cosmic isolation, earthly quarrels creep in under the cold comet sky.

In which the survivors take refuge in the depths of a volcanic crater to escape the harsh cold of their cometary environment, enduring a long, dreary winter marked by physical fatigue and mental torpor. During this period, the community strives to maintain their spirits through education and social interaction, while hopeful glimmers of returning warmth and light from the distant sun begin to lift their melancholy.

In which the intrepid inhabitants, confronted by the piercing cold that threatens their survival, embark upon a daring descent into the fiery bowels of their new mountainous abode to seek the warmth necessary for their continued existence. Their courageous efforts yield a cavernous refuge where, despite its starkness, hope is kindled anew against the uncertain perils that lie ahead amid this strange and isolated world.

In which the community aboard Gallia endures a harsh and unrelenting cold that threatens their ships, prompting urgent measures to safeguard their supplies and observe familiar customs amid unfamiliar circumstances. The New Year’s Day celebration, though bright with skates and festivity, closes with a sombre turn as the volcanic heat that has sustained them ceases, casting a shadow of peril upon their isolated refuge.

In which the inhabitants of Gallia navigate the peculiar economy of their displaced world, negotiating the practicalities of commerce amidst scarce resources and constrained opportunity. Captain Servadac, with a keen eye for fairness and a hint of humour, confronts the monopolistic merchant Hakkabut over the weights and measures of trade, ensuring honesty prevails despite the latter’s protests.

In which the inhabitants of Gallia settle into a contemplative routine amid their cosmic voyage, pondering the challenges of survival and the mysteries of the heavens that surround them. They take solace in the grand astronomical phenomena unveiled before their eyes, yet remain acutely aware of their comet’s constrained path within the familiar bounds of the solar system.

In which the travellers on the comet Gallia observe with awe—and some apprehension—the giant planet Jupiter drawing near, its vast dimensions and powerful gravitational influence inspiring both scientific discourse and unease. As the comet skirts the planet at a considerable distance, they weigh the uncertainties of celestial mechanics with measured hope that the professor’s calculations will see them safely through their cosmic journey.

In which the learned professor ingeniously employs the precise measurements of earthly coins to establish a terrestrial meter and kilogramme, thereby enabling the exact determination of the mysterious comet Gallia’s gravity, density, and mass. Through patient calculation and keen observation, the company discerns the comet’s extraordinary composition and peculiar properties, revealing a most curious and valuable nature beneath its alien exterior.

In which the travellers find themselves negotiating with the shrewd Isaac Hakkabut for the use of a delicate steelyard and exact coinage, needed for precise measurements upon their extraordinary voyage. Despite the miserly merchant’s reluctance and cunning haggling, a deal is struck amid humorous and tense exchanges, revealing the peculiar economics aboard their drifting world.

In which the inhabitants of Gallia, their lives unfolding amid the curious conditions of an interplanetary voyage, attend to the professor’s plans to measure their comet’s physical properties using a steelyard, though they find themselves lacking some necessary instruments. Amidst the biting cold and the peculiar shifting of their vessels encased in ice, a small party sets out through the frost-bound landscape to procure equipment from the reclusive astronomer Isaac Hakkabut’s tartan.

In which the colonists on the comet Gallia adjust to their extraordinary new circumstances amidst bitter cold and an unchanging sky, while the professor devotes himself to rigorous astronomical studies and the creation of a novel calendar to measure their strange journey. Meanwhile, the small community navigates the challenges of survival and governance, their curiosity and anxieties entwined in their tentative life on this distant celestial body.

In which the learned Professor Palmyrin Rosette recounts his solitary observations of a mysterious celestial body—a comet he dubs Gallia—that culminated in its fateful collision with the Earth, separating a fragment of the Balearic Archipelago and altering their cosmic destinies. Amidst scientific exposition and gentle banter, the company learns of the comet’s revised orbit and the uncertain future that awaits them as it becomes a periodic wanderer of the heavens.

In which a small company of unfortunates, stranded upon a mysterious fragment, strive to revive the eccentric astronomer Professor Palmyrin Rosette, whose cryptic utterance “My comet!” spurs them to question the true nature of their celestial predicament. As they ponder his tarnished genius and examine his intricate cometary calculations, these survivors begin to suspect that a collision with a comet forged their strange new world, setting the stage for extraordinary revelations yet to come.

In which a mysterious stranger’s arrival stirs little interest among the indifferent colonists, yet kindles curiosity and hope in the keen eyes of an eager local merchant, while the ailing professor gradually awakens to recount his profound observations and explanations. It is revealed with scholarly fervour and measured excitement that the fragments of earth they inhabit have been carried away upon a comet, placing them far from Europe and in a most extraordinary position upon the celestial traveller called Gallia.

In which the settlers on the strange Gallian sea find amusement and solace in the manufacture of skates and the exercise of gliding over the newly frozen expanse, while enduring the harsh and unyielding cold of their alien winter. In their midst, a wounded carrier-pigeon bearing a cryptic, partial message arrives, kindling hopes of contact with a distant and possibly imperilled compatriot.

In which Captain Servadac and Lieutenant Procope, inspired by a plea for aid from a remote fragment of the Balearic Islands, ingeniously convert a yawl into a swift sail-sledge to brave the frozen expanse in a daring rescue attempt. Amidst the silent and severe landscape, their voyage culminates in the discovery of a nearly lost figure whose identity stirs familiar recognition, marking the close of a poignant chapter.

In which the resilient colony discovers a marvelously warm volcanic cavern, aptly named Nina’s Hive, that promises refuge and sustenance through a harsh and lengthy winter on their new celestial home. Meanwhile, preparation continues with spirited camaraderie and a hint of discord as one reluctant individual clings stubbornly to the vestiges of a vanishing world.

In which our travellers, upon awakening to a new luminary distinct from their familiar moon, harmoniously set about regulating life on their frozen and barren orb, while exploring the limits of their icy domain and marveling at the gentle calm of an extraordinary volcanic eruption. They also witness the curious transformation of the sea from a liquid stillness into a solid expanse by the lightest touch, revealing the strange and delicate laws that govern this alien world.

In which the intrepid explorers, confronted by an unyielding and inhospitable soil, grapple with the dreadful prospect of surviving the relentless cold that creeps upon their alien island abode. Their fortunes turn with the discovery of a volcanic cavern, whose fiery breath promises a provident refuge and warmth amidst the encroaching frost.

In which Captain Servadac is acknowledged as governor general by the assembled survivors on the fragment of the Old World, as they survey their precarious situation amid the mysterious new geographical features of their strange new realm. The captain candidly explains their extraordinary predicament to the wary Spaniards, while dealings concerning the valuable cargo of the tartan and the questions of loyalty and survival unfold under his watchful eye.

In which the intrepid voyagers, committed to exploring the transformed seas of their new world, debate the prudence of further navigation amid rapidly falling temperatures and uncertain territories. Their search reveals a solitary child and a mysterious volcanic mountain, while cryptic messages cast intriguing light on their celestial journey, all before they resolve to return to the familiar refuge of Gourbi Island.

In which Captain Servadac returns to Gourbi Island to find it besieged by a vast and unruly flock of birds threatening the crops, and soon discovers an unexpected human population comprised of a diverse, motley group including Andalusian Spaniards and a shrewd German merchant. Amidst concerns for their survival against nature’s depredations and the coming cold, the captain endeavours to understand the shifting society on this fragment of their altered world.

In which the voyagers aboard the Dobryna explore the remnants of a fragmented continent they name Gallia, encountering a forbidding cliff that conceals the lost shores of France and a desolate, icy landscape devoid of familiar life. Amidst the stark and crystalline surroundings, Captain Servadac finds a broken fragment of marble hinting at the vanished civilisation that once flourished there, inspiring a fragile hope despite their ordeal.

In which Lieutenant Procope and his companions, perplexed by the sudden change in their geographical bearings, deduce that they are upon a fragment of the Earth itself, set adrift in an unfamiliar orbit, and debate the curious geological transformations it has undergone. Their enquiries are momentarily enlivened by the discovery of a sealed message afloat in the waters, offering a cryptic yet hopeful communication from an unknown hand.

In which an encounter between French, Russian, and English survivors on a fragment of shattered Europe sparks a tense parley marked by national pride and mutual suspicion, amidst the eerie backdrop of vanished lands and altered seas. The parties debate the whereabouts and fate of their homelands with formality and veiled animosity, while a puzzling geographical enigma deepens their perplexity and compels them to continue their search by sea.

In which two resolute British officers, steadfast in their duty and unshaken by the extraordinary transformation of their surroundings, maintain order and routine amidst isolation on a diminished island, marking time with a slow but deliberate game of chess and careful military discipline. Their attempts at signalling for relief culminate in the unexpected appearance of a foreign vessel bearing a mysterious flag, provoking a silent astonishment that hints at the wider implications of their plight.

In which the crew of the Dobryna explores a desolate and transformed Mediterranean coastline, discovering that entire cities and natural landmarks have vanished beneath a mysteriously levelled sea. Their journey leads them to a solitary island crowned by a deserted Arabian-style mosque, within which lies the sanctified tomb of St. Louis, the solitary relic shining with an oil lamp that defies the surrounding desolation.