“ Everybody knows that England is the world of betting men, who are of a higher class than mere gamblers; to bet is in the English temperament. ”
Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days (1873). copy citation
| Author | Jules Verne |
|---|---|
| Source | Around the World in 80 Days |
| Topic | bet temperament |
| Date | 1873 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by George Makepeace Towle |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/103/103-h/103-h.htm |
Context
“But a single delay would suffice to fatally break the chain of communication; should Phileas Fogg once miss, even by an hour; a steamer, he would have to wait for the next, and that would irrevocably render his attempt vain.
This article made a great deal of noise, and, being copied into all the papers, seriously depressed the advocates of the rash tourist.
Everybody knows that England is the world of betting men, who are of a higher class than mere gamblers; to bet is in the English temperament. Not only the members of the Reform, but the general public, made heavy wagers for or against Phileas Fogg, who was set down in the betting books as if he were a race-horse. Bonds were issued, and made their appearance on 'Change; "Phileas Fogg bonds" were offered at par or at a premium, and a great business was done in them.” source
This article made a great deal of noise, and, being copied into all the papers, seriously depressed the advocates of the rash tourist.
Everybody knows that England is the world of betting men, who are of a higher class than mere gamblers; to bet is in the English temperament. Not only the members of the Reform, but the general public, made heavy wagers for or against Phileas Fogg, who was set down in the betting books as if he were a race-horse. Bonds were issued, and made their appearance on 'Change; "Phileas Fogg bonds" were offered at par or at a premium, and a great business was done in them.” source
