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Eighty days

by Matthew Goodman

Women journalistsTravelVoyages around the worldBiographyBly, nellie, 1867-1922Bisland, elizabeth, 1861-1929

On November 14, 1889, two young female journalists raced against one another, determined to outdo Jules Verne's fictional hero and circle the globe in less than 80 days. The dramatic race that ensued would span 28,000 miles, captivate the nation, and change both competitors' lives forever.

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