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Account by André-Jacques Garnerin of a balloon ascent and subsequent parachute descent made from St. George's parade grounds in London on September 21, 1802. This was the first time Garnerin made a parachute descent in England. An accompanying engraving shows the balloon with parachute attached, and a smaller image with the parachute detached.For more information about this item, visit https://archivesspace.mit.edu/repositories/2/digital_objects/660