Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's History-Making Race Around the World
SKU: 21508585050

Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's History-Making Race Around the World

Sale price$13.77 Regular price$15.30
Save 10%

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 9 - Jul 14

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's History-Making Race Around the WorldNATIONAL BESTSELLER On November 14, 1889, Nellie Bly, the crusading young female reporter for Joseph Pulitzer's World newspaper, left New York City by steamship on a quest to break the record for the fastest trip around the world. Also departing from New York that day and heading in the opposite direction by train was a young journalist from The Cosmopolitan magazine, Elizabeth Bisland. Each woman was determined to outdo Jules Verne's fictional hero

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

On November 14, 1889, Nellie Bly, the crusading young female reporter for Joseph Pulitzer's World newspaper, left New York City by steamship on a quest to break the record for the fastest trip around the world. Also departing from New York that day--and heading in the opposite direction by train--was a young journalist from The Cosmopolitan magazine, Elizabeth Bisland. Each woman was determined to outdo Jules Verne's fictional hero Phileas Fogg and circle the globe in less than eighty days. The dramatic race that ensued would span twenty-eight thousand miles, captivate the nation, and change both competitors' lives forever.

The two women were a study in contrasts. Nellie Bly was a scrappy, hard-driving, ambitious reporter from Pennsylvania coal country who sought out the most sensational news stories, often going undercover to expose social injustice. Genteel and elegant, Elizabeth Bisland had been born into an aristocratic Southern family, preferred novels and poetry to newspapers, and was widely referred to as the most beautiful woman in metropolitan journalism. Both women, though, were talented writers who had carved out successful careers in the hypercompetitive, male-dominated world of big-city newspapers. Eighty Days brings these trailblazing women to life as they race against time and each other, unaided and alone, ever aware that the slightest delay could mean the difference between victory and defeat.

A vivid real-life re-creation of the race and its aftermath, from its frenzied start to the nail-biting dash at its finish, Eighty Days is history with the heart of a great adventure novel. Here's the journey that takes us behind the walls of Jules Verne's Amiens estate, into the back alleys of Hong Kong, onto the grounds of a Ceylon tea plantation, through storm-tossed ocean crossings and mountains blocked by snowdrifts twenty feet deep, and to many more unexpected and exotic locales from London to Yokohama. Along the way, we are treated to fascinating glimpses of everyday life in the late nineteenth century--an era of unprecedented technological advances, newly remade in the image of the steamship, the railroad, and the telegraph. For Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland--two women ahead of their time in every sense of the word--were not only racing around the world. They were also racing through the very heart of the Victorian age.

Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader's Circle for author chats and more.

"What a story What an extraordinary historical adventure "--Amanda Foreman, author of A World on Fire

"A fun, fast, page-turning action-adventure . . . the exhilarating journey of two pioneering women, Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland, as they race around the globe."--Karen Abbott, author of American Rose

" A] marvelous tale of adventure . . . The story of these two pioneering women unfolds amid the excitement, setbacks, crises, missed opportunities and a global trek unlike any other in its time. . . . Why would you want to miss out on the incredible journey that takes you to the finish line page after nail-biting page?"--Chicago Sun-Times (Best Books of the Year)

"In a stunning feat of narrative nonfiction, Matthew Goodman brings the nineteenth century to life, tracing the history of two intrepid journalists as they tackled two male-dominated fields--world travel and journalism--in an era of incredible momentum."--Minneapolis Star Tribune

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 03/11/2014
ISBN: 9780345527271
Pages: 465
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.20w x 1.20d
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 21508585050

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.8 ★★★★★
Based on 2074 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
C
Verified Purchase
Chuck Conner
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
Great buy!
Color: Yellow
Dogs love them! They chew on the and the are very sturdy!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2026
B
Verified Purchase
Brian Smith
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 4
Amazingly strong
Color: White
My dog loves them, I was buying normal tennis balls but he was chewing them and splitting them these don’t break but they deteriorate if they get left outside 100% recommend just keep that in mind
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2026
B
Verified Purchase
Brian B.
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Never pop balls
Color: White
These things are the best balls you can buy. My dog loves playing with them and chewing on them. And she has never popped one they are a great purchase if your dog usually pops other balls. These are solid and light weight
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2026
C
Verified Purchase
charles
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 5
Tough, light weight, bouncy
Color: Yellow
Light weight but very tough and bouncy. My dogs don’t or can’t destroy these like they can tennis balls.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026
M
Verified Purchase
molly renee malott
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect playtime ball
Color: Yellow
We’ve had these balls for almost a year and still have all of them. They’ve been to the lake, countless dog parks, and chewed on at home and they’re all still in perfect condition. Our dog is a 70lb English shepherd who’s no stranger to ruining balls
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2026

recommand products