Balloons in the Siege of Paris, 1870-1 C017 / 7840
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Balloons in the Siege of Paris, 1870-1 C017 / 7840
Balloons in the Siege of Paris. 1874 broadside listing the balloons used to evade the Siege of Paris (1870-71) during the Franco-Prussian War. Details include balloon name, volume, weight, owner, balloonist, ascent and descent points, passengers, number of pigeons, and flight distance, time and direction. The text states that 168 people, 3 million letters, 363 pigeons, and 5 dogs, left Paris on 66 balloons. The illustrations show inflation of a balloon (top left), descent amid wolves in Norway of Paul Rolier and Bezier (top right), death in the Irish Sea of Alexander Prince (bottom right), and Rene Dagron and his microfilming carrier pigeon messaging system (bottom left)
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This print titled "Balloons in the Siege of Paris, 1870-1 C017 / 7840" takes us back to a significant moment in history during the Franco-Prussian War. The broadside depicted here, printed in 1874, provides a detailed account of the various balloons used to evade the besieged city of Paris. It lists essential information such as balloon names, volumes, weights, owners, balloonists, ascent and descent points, passengers on board each flight, number of carrier pigeons carried along with their messages and distances covered. The illustrations accompanying this document offer glimpses into different aspects of these daring aerial journeys. In one corner we witness the inflation process of a balloon while another shows Paul Rolier and Bezier descending amidst wolves in Norway after their perilous flight. Tragically captured is Alexander Prince's fatal crash into the Irish Sea. Lastly, Rene Dagron's innovative microfilming carrier pigeon messaging system is highlighted. These balloons became symbols of hope for those trapped within Paris' walls as they facilitated escape from enemy lines and allowed communication with the outside world. A total of 66 balloons carried away 168 people seeking freedom along with three million letters destined for loved ones far away. This historical lithograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience during times of conflict. It showcases both technological advancements like ballooning alongside traditional methods such as carrier pigeons for message delivery. Preserved by the Library of Congress/Science Photo Library archives today; this image transports us back to an era where bravery soared above adversity amidst war-torn skies over Parisian rooftops.
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