Sensational: The Hidden History of America's “Girl Stunt Reporters”

The "Girl Stunt Reporters" of the Gilded Age - A Vivid Social History of Trailblazing Female Journalists Discover the untold story of America's pioneering female journalists who dared to expose corruption and abuse in 19th-century America.

This groundbreaking book brings to light the "girl stunt reporters" who risked reputation and safety to reveal the hazardous conditions under which many Americans lived and worked.

With inventive reporting techniques, they changed laws, launched a labor movement, championed women's rights, and redefined journalism for the modern age. In the midst of a revolution in journalism, publisher titans like Hearst and Pulitzer sought new ways to draw readers in.

They found their answer in young women flooding into cities to seek their fortunes.

The resulting sensation created opportunity for a whole new wave of writers, including Nellie Bly's undercover expose of Blackwell's Insane Asylum for Women. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, journalism, and the fight for women's rights.

With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, "The Girl Stunt Reporters" shines a light on the forgotten pioneers who paved the way for modern female journalists.

Don't miss out on this captivating account of bravery, ingenuity, and social change.