Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 46
1 balloon was made of poor materials, and it burstbefore it was entirely filled with gas. It is fortunatethat this accident happened when it did, for if theballoon had burst when it was over the ocean, itwould have been a sad thing for the three gentle-men. If this attempt had succeeded, it is…
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