Part 1: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland Race Around The World

In 1889, Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland left New York with the goal of setting the fastest known time record for traveling around the world. Nellie Bly had the idea to beat the fictional record set in the book, Around The World in 80 Days. Elizabeth Bisland was sent in the opposite direction to race Nellie Bly. Both women were in their mid-20’s, had limited travel experience, and most people didn’t think they could do it alone. What happened next?

 

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