Eighty Days

On November 14, 1889, pioneering journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland embarked on a dramatic race around the world, each determined to outpace Jules Verne's fictional hero, Phileas Fogg, in under eighty days. Bly, a bold reporter from Pennsylvania, and Bisland, an elegant writer from the South, represented contrasting styles and backgrounds as they traveled across twenty-eight thousand miles of varied terrain and cultures. "Eighty Days" vividly recounts their adventures and challenges against the backdrop of the late nineteenth century, providing insights into the societal norms and technological advancements of the era. This captivating narrative intertwines the personal journeys of these trailblazing women with the broader historical context of their time.