Blanchard tests a parachute using animals...
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June 27, 1793
CONCORD HERALD, New Hampshire, June 27, 1793 On page 3 under "Philadelphia" is an interesting report about the successful testing of a parachute by Mr. Blanchard, the famous balloonist. It includes: " ...a dog, a cat and a squirrel were carried up with the Parachute by a balloon." It also states that a match was placed "to burn" at a certain height and sever the connection between the two, which it did, "...the belloon then ascended with redoubled velocity, and the parachute descended...in the shape of an umbrella...[and] brought the travellers safely to the ground near Bushhill, from the heighth of about one mile."
Other news of the day with many ads, area of staining in unrelated content, two small engravings within the masthead, 4 pages, some foxing.
Other news of the day with many ads, area of staining in unrelated content, two small engravings within the masthead, 4 pages, some foxing.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's













