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All along the way she sent back stories about her trip. These stories were used in the World. Soon many people learnt of Nellie's race against time. Each day they looked in the Wohd for a story by Nellie. Would Nellie make it?
In Japan, Nellie boarded a steamship to cross the Pacific Ocean. When the ship landed in San Francisco, thousands of people were there to greet Nellie. She was filled with joy.
Then Nellie crossed the United States by train. Each time the train stopped, hundreds of people were there to meet her They wanted to see Nellie to believe her exciting stories about the trip.
On January 26, 1890, at 3:15 p.m., Nellie was back in New Jersey. She went around the world faster than any other person. It took her seventy-two days, six hours, and eleven minutes.
And it all started with Elizabeth Cochrane's letter to an editor.
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| 2. Speak on the following: • What time does this story take place? • Mention the details that tell how Elizabeth got a job. • What details help you to understand that Nellie was an unusual person? Read them. • Remember the details that describe Nellie's trip. • What is the main idea of the story? • How did you feel about the article? 3. Think about what you have read and answer the questions. 1. Why do you think Nellie Bly proved the idea that women should work only at home was wrong? 2. How do you know that Nellie Bly thought differently from other women reporters? 3. How do you know that Nellie's way of exploring the world and collecting news for stories was dangerous? 4. Why do you think Nellie Bly wanted to prove that a person could go around the world in eighty days? | ||
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