print email comment close Around the World in 72 Days URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/world/ Description: This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) American Experience program about the 1889-1890 around-the-world journey of pioneering woman journalist Nellie Bly (born Elizabeth Jane Cochran). The site includes a map of the journey (inspired by Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days"), excerpts from her writings, and biographical information. Also includes a transcript of the program and a teacher's guide. Publisher: PBS; WGBH Extra Keywords Phileas T. Fogg notablejournalists Library of Congress Subject Headings: Bly, Nellie, 1867-1922 Journalists -- United States People LII Database Information: Record 13711 created by Maria Brandt on 06/07/2004 Last modification on 02/22/2005 Last review by Charlotte Bagby on 01/02/2009 Published: 06/07/2004   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/13711