Mr. Blondin crosses the Niagara River on a tight-rope...
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July 01, 1859
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, July 1, 1859 A pg. 5 report headed "Mr. Blondin's Tight-Rope Feat" is datelined "Niagara Falls, June 30, 1859", and begins: "This afternoon Mr. Emile Blondin successfully accomplished the terrific undertaking of crossing the Niagara River on a tight Rope at a height of 150 feet above the rushing torrent below...". Much more about this dramatic feat, the report taking over two columns.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, some margin wear.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, some margin wear.
Category: Pre-Civil War
