Tissandier, Gaston, 1843-1899, Frith, Henry, 1840-, Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) DLC · London, New York [etc.] Ward, Lock & Co · leaf 656
illery ground. Some delay occun-cd, andfearing a riot, M. Lunardi proposed to go up alone withthe partially-filled balloon. A Mr. Biggin who had in- LUNARDI S ASCENT. 93 tended to ascend was left behind, The Prince of Waleswas present, and thousands of spectators. Lunardi castoff and ascended… … Blanchards balloon. in discussion, and one lady died of excitement. Lunardiwas regarded as a hero, and made many other ascents.He died in 1806. In those earlier days one or two fatal accidents happened.Count Zambeccari and a companion were in a balloonwhich caught fire, and both occupants of the…
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