Elizabeth Bisland

Writer, Author

1861 – 1929

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Who was Elizabeth Bisland?

Elizabeth Bisland Wetmore was an American journalist and author, perhaps best known for her 1889–1890 race around the world against Nellie Bly, which drew worldwide attention.

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Born
Feb 11, 1861
St. Mary Parish
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Died
Jan 6, 1929
Charlottesville

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on July 23, 2013

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