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Tag: Nellie Bly

Photo: American journalist Nellie Bly, in a publicity photo for her around-the-world voyage, 1890. Credit: New York Public Library Archives; Wikimedia Commons.

Nellie Bly Raced to Set Around-the-World Record in 1889

By Tony Pettinato on November 14, 2019

An article about Nellie Bly racing around the world in 1889-90 to beat Jules Verne’s record in the 1873 novel “Around the World in Eighty Days.”.. (Read More)

Illustration: "Around the world in seventy-two days and six hours -- reception of Nellie Bly at Jersey City on the completion of her journey." Includes two vignettes (inset) titled: "Presenting the Globe-Girdler a Golden Globe" and "The Arrival in Philadelphia." Credit: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 8 February 1890; Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

‘Plucky’ Woman Beats ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ Record

By Tony Pettinato on January 25, 2018

An article about Nellie Bly, who arrived in New York City on 25 January 1890 having set a new record by traveling around the world in 72 days... (Read More)

Photo: American journalist Nellie Bly, in a publicity photo for her around-the-world voyage, 1890. Credit: New York Public Library Archives; Wikimedia Commons.

Remembering Intrepid Nellie Bly, World War I Reporter

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 18, 2017

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega describes the World War I reporting by pioneering female journalist Nellie Bly... (Read More)


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