Famous Women in History: Nellie Bly

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The biography chronicles the groundbreaking achievements of investigative reporter Nellie Bly in the late 1800s, highlighting her fearless approach to tackling societal issues as a woman in journalism. After starting her career at The Pittsburgh Dispatch, she faced challenges from advertisers but persevered as a freelance journalist and "stunt reporter" for New York World. The narrative includes her notable 72-day journey around the world and her marriage to a business tycoon, enriched by contextual side stories and a collection of archival visuals that enhance her remarkable life and career.