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M. Garnerin's Own Account of his Ascent from St. George's Parade, North Audley Street, and Descent with a Parachute, Sept. 21, 1802
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Item No. 10. Mons. Garnerin's Wonderful Airial Flight of 8000 feet high from St. George's Parade, North Audley Street; the Parashute [sic] descending after being seperated [sic] from the Balloon
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