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Nellie Bly, journalist, real name Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman, reported on the issues of the day in her typical flamboyant style.
Women Journalists Honored on Stamps
From the U.S. Postal Service, information on a 2002 stamp honoring Ida Tarbell including a brief biographical sketch of Tarbell.
"Around the World in 72 Days"
Site accompanying the PBS presentation on Bly's attempt to beat the 80-day time. Includes teacher's guide.
Bly, Nellie
Biography from the National Women's Hall of Fame honoring Nellie Bly.
Bly, Nellie: Victorian Trade Cards
Journalist Elizabeth Jane Cochran, better known by her nom de plume, became a cultural phenomenon. Site by Cochran's great-grand-niece.
"Ten Days in a Mad-House"
A book by Nellie Bly, now available online. Two other essays, "Trying to be a Servant" and "Nellie Bly as a White Slave," are also included in the volume.

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