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Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
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Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
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Publisher's Summary
In the autumn of 1988, Michael Palin set out from the Reform Club with an ambitious plan: to circumnavigate the world, following the route taken by Jules Verne's fictional hero Phileas Fogg 115 years earlier. The rules were simple. He had to make the journey in 80 days using only forms of transport that would have been available to Fogg. And so, complete with visas, running shoes, an inflatable globe and sound advice from Alan Whicker, Michael Palin began his incredible journey.
Crossing 17 borders and meeting innumerable challenges, he saw Venice from the back of a rubbish barge, rode around the Pyramids on a camel called Michael, and was attacked by a cockatoo in Hong Kong - amongst many other adventures. Phileas Fogg may have brought a Princess back from his travels, but Michael Palin brought back a fascinating and frequently humorous account of the journey of a lifetime.
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- james f britton
- 08-10-2021
a classis
what a great adventure! narrated superbly by the great story teller himself. A timeless recreation of the classic around the world in 80 days.
also refreshing to look back and see how the world once was San internet and instant mobile communication. a simpler time.
wonder how he'd go if he attempted to do it again today?
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- Iceberg
- 25-12-2020
Good to travel when we can’t actually travel
Great to relive this tv series and book in the middle of a lockdown. Could have done without the music. Didn’t add to the story. Maybe that was the thing for audiobooks in the ‘90’s
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- J C Green
- 01-01-2024
Enthralling, vivid in description and enterraining
Enthralling, vivid in description and enterraining - what a exciting journey, I'm inspired to take the trip myself. I thoroughly enjoyed Michael's reading of the story too
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- Geoff
- 20-05-2015
Armchair meanderings at their finest
Michael Palin places you comfortably in the top pocket of his well worn travel shirts and takes you on wonderful, informative and relaxing journey. The people, places and adventures are told as if having a warm conversation with a great friend.
There is no better escape
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- Anonymous User
- 28-04-2020
Enjoyable
Very easy on the ears and effortless listening.
Michael Palin as the narrator really brought the countries to life. highly recommended.
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