Seaman,Elizabeth Cochrane

Seaman,Elizabeth Cochrane
Sea·man (sēʹmən), Elizabeth Cochrane. Pen name Nelly Bly (blī) 1867-1922.
American journalist known for her muckraking articles in the New York World, particularly an exposé on conditions in mental institutions. She also wrote an account of her 72-day journey around the world.

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