In which Mr. Phileas Fogg, confronted by the unforgiving tides of fortune and the loss of his last reliable steamer, endeavours with quiet determination to secure passage across the Atlantic by the unconventional means of chartering a small trading vessel. Despite initial refusals and the stern will of a sea captain loath to bear passengers, Fogg’s unwavering calm and sufficient purse eventually prevail, setting the stage for a voyage marked by urgency and considerable expense.

In which Phileas Fogg takes command of the “Henrietta,” navigating the vessel with a resolute hand and overcoming adversity at sea, including dwindling coal supplies that compel him to sacrifice much of the ship’s structure to maintain steam. The journey continues with a tense arrival at Queenstown, promising a swift passage to Liverpool, only for Fogg to be confronted by detective Fix with an unexpected arrest.

In which Phileas Fogg bravely undertakes a perilous rescue mission to recover missing passengers believed to be in the hands of the Sioux, sacrificing his own timely journey out of a sense of duty and honour. Meanwhile, at Fort Kearney, the remaining travellers wrestle with uncertainty and hope as the snow-storm rages and the prospect of continuing their voyage is uncertain.

In which Phileas Fogg, finding himself grievously behind schedule, takes counsel with the persistent detective Fix and adopts a novel mode of travel—a wind-driven sledge—to regain lost time across the snowy American plains. The journey is swift and perilous, with the party braving fierce cold and wild beasts as they press onward to Omaha and beyond, only to behold from afar the steamer to Liverpool departing without them.

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.