How 1880s technology made it possible for 2 women to travel around the world in under 80 days

How 1880s technology made it possible for 2 women to travel around the world in under 80 days

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None In 1889, journalist Nellie Bly set off on a trip around the world, trying to make it under 80 days. • None Shortly after, another reporter, Elizabeth Bisland, joined the race. • None A few decades earlier, such a race would have been impossible without technological advances. On November 14,…

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