Driven by ambition and adventure, Nellie Bly set out to circle the globe in under eighty days, inspired by Jules Verne's fictional challenge. Around the World in Seventy-Two Days chronicles her incredible journey through foreign lands, overcoming logistical challenges and defying societal expectations for women in the 19th century. This captivating travel memoir highlights Bly's resilience and daring spirit, cementing her legacy as a trailblazing journalist and adventurer.