Le Ballon,Le Geant,Felix Nadar,Balloon,Ballooning Accidents,Railroad Train,1863

Title: Le ballon 'Le Géant' aux environs de Nimbourg (accident du 19 octobre). D'après un croquis de M. Adrien Tournachon, sur les indications de son frère Nadar / P. Blanchard ; B. Callow Smeeton.
Date Created/Published: [1863]
Summary: Periodical illustration shows Felix Nadar's balloon, 'Le Geant' over a rural area in its second and final flight in 1863. High winds force the balloon to the ground, dragging the basket dangerously close to an approaching train; two horses and a flock of sheep scatter to get out of the way.
Notes:
Illus. from L'illustration, journal universal, p. 320.
Title from item.
Tissandier collection.
Subjects:
Nadar, Félix,--1820-1910--Associated objects.
Ballooning accidents--1860-1870.
Balloons (Aircraft)--1860-1870.
Winds--1860-1870.
Railroad trains--1860-1870.
Periodical illustrations--1860-1870.
Wood engravings--1860-1870.
Bookmark /2003662008/
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