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The Journey to the Center of the Earth

Chapter VIII. SERIOUS PREPARATIONS FOR VERTICAL DESCENT

Phileas, Aouda, and Passepartout arrive in America, taking rooms and traveling out into the streets of San Francisco. After encountering Detective Fix, Phileas and Aouda find themselves in the midst of some political upheaval.

The Journey to the Center of the Earth

CHAPTER XXXIX. FOREST SCENERY ILLUMINATED BY ELETRICITY

by Jules Verne

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Part 2, Chapter 17: From Cape Horn to the Amazon

by Jules Verne

After surfacing, the men rush to catch their breath. Aronnax continues to document his observations.

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 29: In Which Certain Incidents Are Narrated Which Are Only to be Met with on American Railroads

by Jules Verne

Phileas' game of whist is suddenly interrupted by Colonel Proctor, who he quickly challenges to a duel. A surprise attack forces the two to temporarily forget their differences. Passepartout is successful in his mission once again.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Part 2, Chapter 9: A Lost Continent

by Jules Verne

Aronnax recounts the previous nights events to Ned Land. Aronnax is asked to go on another excursion.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Part 2, Chapter 19: The Gulf Stream

by Jules Verne

As the ship travels through the Gulf Stream, the men continue to wait for their opportunity to escape. Captain Nemo presents his manuscript to Aronnax.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Part 1, Chapter 14: The Black Current

by Jules Verne

The vast nature of the sea is discussed. Aronnax learns some unsettling information about Captain Nemo. Aronnax attempts to persuade Ned Land. The men have a debate about fish.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Part 2, Chapter 1: The Indian Ocean

by Jules Verne

As the second part of the voyage begins, Aronnax begins to believe to there is more to Captain Nemo than he originally thought. Aronnax encounters the Argonaut.

The Journey to the Center of the Earth

Chapter XXXV. AN ELECTRIC STORM

by Jules Verne

The Journey to the Center of the Earth

Chapter IX. ICELAND! BUT WHAT NEXT?

by Jules Verne

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 33: In Which Phileas Fogg Shows Himself Equal to the Occasion

by Jules Verne

The travelers board the Henrietta, with Phileas eventually taking the helm as captain. Phileas brokers a deal with the captain, eventually arriving in Liverpool with time to spare. With Phileas now on British soil, Detective Fix finally makes use of his arrest warrant.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Part 2, Chapter 10: The Underwater Coalfields

by Jules Verne

In the coalmine, Captain Nemo and his crew search for fuel.

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 22: In Which Passepartout Finds Out that, Even at the Antipodes, It is Convenient to Have Some Money in One’s Pocket

by Jules Verne

Passepartout awakes to find that he is alone aboard the Carnatic, eventually arriving in Yokohama.

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 27: In Which Passepartout Undergoes, at a Speed of Twenty Miles an Hour, a Course of Mormon History

by Jules Verne

As the trip continues, Passepartout attends a lecture by a Mormon elder in Utah. After a tour of Salt Lake City, the travelers pick up another passenger before leaving town.

The Journey to the Center of the Earth

Chapter XXXII. WONDERS OF THE DEEP

by Jules Verne

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 14: In Which Phileas Fogg Descends the Whole Length of the Beautiful Valley of the Gangs Without Ever Thinking of Seeing It

by Jules Verne

Phileas, Sir Francis, and Passepartout, having been successful in their rescue attempt, proceed on their journey accompanied by a liberated Aouda. Phileas' show of generosity towards the guide further pleases Passepartout. As time passes, Aouda awakens from her drug induced state, thankful of her rescuers actions.

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 28: In Which Passepartout Does Not Succeed in Making Anybody Listen to Reason

by Jules Verne

Unlike his fellow travelers, Phileas remains calm as the troubled journey continues. Aouda spots a familiar face on the train, prompting Passepartout and Detective Fox to take action.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Part 2, Chapter 7: The Mediterranean in Forty-Eight Hours

by Jules Verne

The men find escape from the Nautilus impossible under the current circumstances.

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 21: In Which the Master of the “Tankadere” Runs Great Risk of Losing a Reward of Two Hundred Pounds

by Jules Verne

After a period of calm seas aboard the Tankadere, Phileas and Aouda arrive in Shanghai. Detective Fix is greatly affected by Phileas' kindness, evening offering to pay for his passage.