“I hardly expected the grand jury to sustain me, after they saw everything different from what it had been while I was there. Yet they did, and their report to the court advises all the changes made that I had proposed.”
Quote by Nellie Bly
Work
The Collected Works of Nellie Bly (Annotated)
The Collected Works of Nellie Bly (Annotated) is a comprehensive compilation of the writings of Nellie Bly, a notable figure in journalism history. The annotated edition provides readers with a deeper understanding of Bly's work, including her groundbreaking investigative pieces and personal accounts of her travels and experiences. This collection is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of journalism and the life of one of its most influential figures. more
Author
Nellie Bly
Nellie Bly was an American journalist and women's advocate, renowned for her pioneering investigative journalism and her advocacy for women's rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is most famous for her 72-day trip around the world, which was inspired by Jules Verne's novel 'Around the World in Eighty Days'. Bly's undercover reporting exposed the harsh realities of institutions such as the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island, leading to significant reforms. She was a pioneer for women in journalism and her work has had a lasting impact on the field. more
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