The Penny Illustrated Paper, Sept. 20, 1873
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Two articles from the Penny Illustrated Paper: one about Professor Wise's proposed trip across the Atlantic in a balloon from New York to Europe, and one detailing some of the major events in ballooning history with emphasis on Félix Nadar's ascensions in "Le Géant" balloon. Illustrations show "Le Géant" during initial inflation at the Champ de Mars in Paris, and during its tumultuous descent.
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