Nellie vs. Elizabeth : Two Daredevil Journalists’ Breakneck Race around the World

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In this real-life adventure, daredevil and groundbreaking journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland race against each otherand the clockas they circle the globe by ship, train, and foot.Join these two stereotype-shattering reporters as they prove that not only is traveling around the world possible, but that women are just as curious, capable, and courageous as any man.

Nellie Bly was an energetic and eager reporter, but she wasnt able to think of a good story for her editors. Wishing she was on the other end of the earth, Nellie had an inspirationshe would travel around the world, just like in the fictional adventure bookAround the World in Eighty Days. When a fellow journalist, Elizabeth Bisland, heard about Nellies plans, she decided to up the stakesby beating Nellie in her own race!