How did Jules Verne's own experiences influence the depiction of exploration and technology?
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Around the World in Eighty Days & Five Weeks in a Balloon

Around the World in Eighty Days & Five Weeks in a Balloon
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How did Jules Verne's own experiences influence the depiction of exploration and technology?
Did anyone else feel that the portrayal of different cultures felt a bit dated or stereotypical?
What inspired the decision to combine these two separate adventures into one collection?