"Known for her extraordinary and record-breaking trip around the world and her undercover investigation of a mental institution, Nellie Bly was one of the first female investigative reporters in the United States and a pioneer in the field of journalism"--
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Formatted Contents Note: Who was Nellie Bly? -- Early years -- Just a normal working girl -- New York adventure -- Ten days in a madhouse -- The race around the world -- The journey begins -- Halfway there -- Trying something new -- Married life -- War correspondent -- The best reporter in America -- Timelines.