Ten Days in a Mad-House

"Ten Days in a Mad-House" is Nellie Bly’s investigative account of her daring mission to uncover the truth about life inside the infamous Blackwell's Island asylum. Her detailed observations shed light on the deplorable conditions faced by patients, leading to public outrage and a significant investigation. This groundbreaking report helped establish Bly as a pioneering female journalist and remains a classic in investigative journalism.