En ballon! Pendant le siege de Paris by Gaston Tissandier
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"En ballon! Pendant le siège de Paris" by Gaston Tissandier is a historical account likely written during the late 19th century, specifically in the context of the Franco-Prussian War and the Siege of Paris. The narrative revolves around the innovative use of balloons as a means of communication and transportation during a time of crisis, highlighting the efforts of various characters, including Tissandier himself, to utilize aerial navigation to send messages and
supplies to besieged Parisians. The opening of the book introduces the dire situation of Paris under siege, emphasizing the determination of its citizens even in the face of overwhelming adversity. It sets the dramatic stage for the author's own experiences as he prepares to ascend in a balloon to deliver letters and proclamations. Tissandier details the preparations for his flight, describing the condition of the balloon, the excitement and anxiety surrounding the ascension, and the atmospheric observations conducted during his journey. He captures the precarious nature of the operation, including the risks posed by both the mechanics of flight and the enemy forces, while also revealing his own reflections and emotions as he takes to the skies in a quest to bridge the communication gap between an isolated Paris and the outside world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tissandier, Gaston, 1843-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | En ballon! Pendant le siege de Paris |
| Credits | Tonya Allen, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics |
| Subject | Balloon ascensions |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- History -- Siege, 1870-1871 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11038 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 674 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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