Nellie Bly’s Book: Around the World in Seventy-two Days

Nellie Bly's book, Around the World in Seventy-two Days, chronicles her real-life adventure to circumnavigate the globe, inspired by Jules Verne's fictional Around the World in Eighty Days. Bly departed from Hoboken, New Jersey, on November 14, 1889, and utilized various modes of transport, including ships, boats, and horses, to complete her journey. She successfully beat the fictional record, finishing in 72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes, and 14 seconds. This feat, along with her earlier undercover exposés, such as her investigation into the conditions of a mental asylum, cemented her reputation as a pioneering and sensational journalist. Her book detailing this remarkable trip became a popular success, making her a household name.123