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Nellie Vs. Elizabeth
Nellie Vs. Elizabeth: Two Daredevil Journalists' Breakneck Race Around the World | Kate Hannigan
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In this real-life adventure, daredevil and groundbreaking journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland race against each other--and the clock--as they circle the globe by ship, train, and foot. Nellie Bly was an energetic and eager reporter, but she wasn't able to think of a good story for her editors. Wishing she was on the other end of the earth, Nellie had an inspiration--she would travel around the world, just like in the fictional adventure book AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS. When a fellow journalist, Elizabeth Bisland, heard about Nellie's plans, she decided to up the stakes--by beating Nellie in her own race! 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.
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LibrarianRyan
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Nellie Vs. Elizabeth: Two Daredevil Journalists' Breakneck Race Around the World | Kate Hannigan
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3 ⭐This is about the true life adventure of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland. Over 100 years ago everyone was reading a book called around the World in 80 days. Nellie Bly looking for an amazing story says she can do it and do it faster and she did. She was not only the first woman but the first person to beat the famous 80 days around the world. This may seem like a small feat in our modern society, but at the time this was major.

LibrarianRyan All the newspapers followed her but she wasn‘t the only one. Unbeknownst to her for most of her journey she had another reporter doing the same thing in the opposite direction. Elizabeth Bisland was the complete opposite of Nelly Bly. However she took on this quest bound and determined to do her best. This was an interesting look at both women and I really enjoyed the quotes from various historical newspapers that are included. 2y
LibrarianRyan It‘s a nice antidote about historical figures we don‘t normally hear about. However I find that the story with the quotes all together make it a bit convoluted and a little crazy. Overall I liked the book I just didn‘t love it. 2y
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Nellie Vs. Elizabeth: Two Daredevil Journalists' Breakneck Race Around the World | Kate Hannigan
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Nellie vs Elizabeth! Both made the trip around the world in under 80 days. One of the very few things they had in common. If you have a young adventurer in your life, this would be a great gift! Thanks to the publisher and edelweiss for an advance review copy.

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