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Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly.

Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly.

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Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly.
Around the World in Seventy-Two Days is the 1890 travel narrative by American journalist Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman) detailing her record-breaking journey around the globe, inspired by Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days. Published in book form after being serialized in the New York World, it chronicles her 24,899-mile trip, which she completed in 72 days, beating the fictional record and even meeting Verne in France. The book recounts her experiences with steamships, trains, and various cultures, from England and France to Asia, highlighting her pioneering spirit as a female journalist.
Key aspects of the book and journey:
Inspiration: The trip was a real-life recreation of Phileas Fogg's fictional journey from Jules Verne's novel.
Publication: Originally published as newspaper articles for Joseph Pulitzer's New York World, the book was released in 1890.
The Journey: She traveled with minimal luggage, relying on steamships and trains, and sent progress reports via telegraph.
Highlights: Her journey included stops in England, France (where she met Jules Verne), Italy, the Suez Canal, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan.
Significance: The book documented her experiences and the cultures she encountered, solidifying her fame as a pioneering female journalist and inspiring others to attempt the feat.Copyright Popular Culture and Religion. Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • 18 - The Record. Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly.

    18 - The Record. Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly.
    Mar 13 2026
    18 - The Record. Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly.
    Around the World in Seventy-Two Days is the 1890 travel narrative by American journalist Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman) detailing her record-breaking journey around the globe, inspired by Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days. Published in book form after being serialized in the New York World, it chronicles her 24,899-mile trip, which she completed in 72 days, beating the fictional record and even meeting Verne in France. The book recounts her experiences with steamships, trains, and various cultures, from England and France to Asia, highlighting her pioneering spirit as a female journalist.
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    12 mins
  • 17 - Across the Continent. Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly.

    17 - Across the Continent. Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly.
    Mar 13 2026
    17 - Across the Continent. Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly.
    Around the World in Seventy-Two Days is the 1890 travel narrative by American journalist Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman) detailing her record-breaking journey around the globe, inspired by Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days. Published in book form after being serialized in the New York World, it chronicles her 24,899-mile trip, which she completed in 72 days, beating the fictional record and even meeting Verne in France. The book recounts her experiences with steamships, trains, and various cultures, from England and France to Asia, highlighting her pioneering spirit as a female journalist.
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    15 mins
  • 16 - Across the Pacific. Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly.

    16 - Across the Pacific. Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly.
    Mar 13 2026
    16 - Across the Pacific. Around the World in Seventy-Two Days by Nellie Bly.
    Around the World in Seventy-Two Days is the 1890 travel narrative by American journalist Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman) detailing her record-breaking journey around the globe, inspired by Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days. Published in book form after being serialized in the New York World, it chronicles her 24,899-mile trip, which she completed in 72 days, beating the fictional record and even meeting Verne in France. The book recounts her experiences with steamships, trains, and various cultures, from England and France to Asia, highlighting her pioneering spirit as a female journalist.
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    11 mins
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