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The narrative follows Elizabeth Bisland's adventurous journey around the world, inspired by the fictional travels of Phileas Fogg. Commissioned by Cosmopolitan to compete against Nellie Bly, Bisland's race captures national attention, with readers eagerly predicting her arrival. Despite finishing behind Bly, her account is rich with vivid descriptions and showcases her courage and wit. The work reflects the early days of tabloid journalism, highlighting the era's fascination with exploration and the lengths publishers would go to for sensational stories.
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In Seven Stages, Elizabeth Bisland
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- In Seven Stages
- Subtitle
- A Flying Trap Around the World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elizabeth Bisland
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- ISBN13
- 9781513292236
- Category
- Travelogues
- Description
- The narrative follows Elizabeth Bisland's adventurous journey around the world, inspired by the fictional travels of Phileas Fogg. Commissioned by Cosmopolitan to compete against Nellie Bly, Bisland's race captures national attention, with readers eagerly predicting her arrival. Despite finishing behind Bly, her account is rich with vivid descriptions and showcases her courage and wit. The work reflects the early days of tabloid journalism, highlighting the era's fascination with exploration and the lengths publishers would go to for sensational stories.