Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's History-Making Race Around the World
Chronicles the 1889 race between journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland to circle the globe in under eighty days, based on available historical records.
About This Book
This book recounts the 1889 journey of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland as they raced around the globe.
Each woman traveled in opposite directions, aiming to complete the trip faster than the eighty days described in fiction.
The narrative explores the challenges they faced and the public attention their endeavor attracted.
It draws on contemporary newspaper accounts and personal writings to present their experiences.
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