Nellie Bly

The mystery of Central Park (eBook, ePUB)

Uncovering Central Park's Hidden Secrets and Historical Intrigue

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Mystery of Central Park," Nellie Bly delves into the hidden stories and enigmatic elements that populate one of New York City's most iconic landscapes. Through her pioneering journalistic style, Bly employs immersive narrative techniques and vivid imagery to transport readers into the heart of Central Park, revealing its historical layers and the diverse tapestry of lives interwoven within it. Set against the backdrop of a changing America in the late 19th century, Bly'Äôs work not only chronicles the park's evolution but also serves as a critique of urban society and its often overlooked complexities. Nellie Bly, known for her groundbreaking investigative journalism, was driven by an insatiable curiosity and a desire to expose social injustices. Her previous work in mental health and women's rights paved the way for her explorations in "The Mystery of Central Park," reflecting her commitment to unveiling the truths that reside beneath the surface. Bly'Äôs unique perspective as a female journalist challenged societal norms, allowing her to present stories from angles often neglected by her male contemporaries. I highly recommend "The Mystery of Central Park" to readers interested in urban history, social commentary, and the roots of modern journalism. Bly's engaging prose invites you to reconsider the familiar landscape of Central Park, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the deeper narratives behind iconic places.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 77
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339532526
• Artikelnr.: 68440846

Autorenporträt

Nellie Bly was born Elizabeth "Pink" Cochran. Her father, a man of considerable wealth, served for many years as judge of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. He lived on a large estate called Cochran's Mills, which took its name from him. Being in reduced circumstances after her father's death, her mother remarried, only to divorce Jack Ford a few years later. The family then moved to Pittsburg, where a twenty-year-old Pink read a column in the Pittsburg Dispatch entitled "What Girls Are Good For." Enraged at the sexist and classist tone, she wrote a furious letter to the editor. Impressed, the editor engaged her to do special work for the newspaper as a reporter, writing under the name "Nellie Bly." Her first series of stories, "Our Workshop Girls," brought life and sympathy to working women in Pittsburgh. A year later she went as a correspondent to Mexico, where she remained six months, sending back weekly articles. After her return, she longed for broader fields, and so moved to New York. The story of her attempt to make a place for herself, or to find an opening, was a long one of disappointment, until at last she gained the attention of the New York World. Her first achievement for them was the exposure of the Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum, in which she spent ten days, and two days in the Bellevue Insane Asylum. The story created a great sensation, making "Nellie Bly" a household name. After three years of doing work as a "stunt girl" at the World, Bly conceived the idea of making a trip around the world in less time than had been done by Phileas Fogg, the fictitious hero of Jules Verne's famous novel. In fact, she made it in 72 days. On her return in January 1890 she was greeted by ovations all the way from San Francisco to New York. She then paused her reporting career to write novels, but returned to the World three years later. In 1895 she married millionaire industrialist Robert Seaman, and a couple years later retired from journalism to take an interest in his factories. She returned to journalism almost twenty years later, reporting on World War I from behind the Austrian lines. Upon returning to New York, she spent the last years of her life doing both reporting and charity work, finding homes for orphans. She died of pneumonia in 1922.