Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 513
the air currents at the differentlevels of the atmosphere. Often, by seeking theright level, the balloonist may go in almost anydirection he desires. Ballooning in summer isintensely hot work, since the balloon moves withthe wind and of course the aeronaut feels nobreeze. Toward the latter part of… … i9i8.] A SCHOOL FOR BALLOONISTS 907 to the scene of the ascension, just the same as troubles. But on the other hand, he is more de-would be done on the battle-front. In prepara- pendent on the whims of the atmosphere and sotion for this sort of work there is balloon drill is less self-reliant.…
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