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Six Months In Mexico

Six Months In Mexico

Written by: Nellie Bly
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 Join Nellie Bly on her captivating journey through Mexico in 1885, where she chronicles the lives of the impoverished and the political turmoil under a deeply corrupt government. Originally a series of articles for the Pittsburgh Dispatch, Blys work shines a light on the struggles of the marginalized, while also embodying the spirit of a pioneering investigative journalist—one who fought for womens empowerment in a society that often overlooked their voices. However, her insights are sometimes clouded by the limited perspective of a 19th-century outsider. Her travels came to an unexpected halt when her exposé on the mistreatment of a fellow journalist drew the ire of President Porfirio Diazs regime. Blys compelling narratives were later compiled into a book in 1888, offering readers a window into a tumultuous period in Mexican history. (Summary by James K. White)Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion Political Science Politics & Government Science Social Sciences World
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  • 037 - Chp XXXVII Princess Josefa De Yturbide

    037 - Chp XXXVII Princess Josefa De Yturbide
    Feb 14 2026
    Join Nellie Bly on her captivating journey through Mexico in 1885, where she chronicles the lives of the impoverished and the political turmoil under a deeply corrupt government. Originally a series of articles for the Pittsburgh Dispatch, Blys work shines a light on the struggles of the marginalized, while also embodying the spirit of a pioneering investigative journalist—one who fought for womens empowerment in a society that often overlooked their voices. However, her insights are sometimes clouded by the limited perspective of a 19th-century outsider. Her travels came to an unexpected halt when her exposé on the mistreatment of a fellow journalist drew the ire of President Porfirio Diazs regime. Blys compelling narratives were later compiled into a book in 1888, offering readers a window into a tumultuous period in Mexican history. (Summary by James K. White)
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    4 mins
  • 036 - Chp XXXVI Some Mexican Legends

    036 - Chp XXXVI Some Mexican Legends
    Feb 13 2026
    Join Nellie Bly on her captivating journey through Mexico in 1885, where she chronicles the lives of the impoverished and the political turmoil under a deeply corrupt government. Originally a series of articles for the Pittsburgh Dispatch, Blys work shines a light on the struggles of the marginalized, while also embodying the spirit of a pioneering investigative journalist—one who fought for womens empowerment in a society that often overlooked their voices. However, her insights are sometimes clouded by the limited perspective of a 19th-century outsider. Her travels came to an unexpected halt when her exposé on the mistreatment of a fellow journalist drew the ire of President Porfirio Diazs regime. Blys compelling narratives were later compiled into a book in 1888, offering readers a window into a tumultuous period in Mexican history. (Summary by James K. White)
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    7 mins
  • 035 - Chp XXXV A Few Recipes For Mexican Dishes

    035 - Chp XXXV A Few Recipes For Mexican Dishes
    Feb 12 2026
    Join Nellie Bly on her captivating journey through Mexico in 1885, where she chronicles the lives of the impoverished and the political turmoil under a deeply corrupt government. Originally a series of articles for the Pittsburgh Dispatch, Blys work shines a light on the struggles of the marginalized, while also embodying the spirit of a pioneering investigative journalist—one who fought for womens empowerment in a society that often overlooked their voices. However, her insights are sometimes clouded by the limited perspective of a 19th-century outsider. Her travels came to an unexpected halt when her exposé on the mistreatment of a fellow journalist drew the ire of President Porfirio Diazs regime. Blys compelling narratives were later compiled into a book in 1888, offering readers a window into a tumultuous period in Mexican history. (Summary by James K. White)
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    5 mins
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