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CHAPTER ONE.
BEGINS THE TALE--NATURALLY.
From the earliest records of history we learn that man has ever been
envious of the birds, and of all other winged creatures. He has longed
and striven to fly. He has also signally failed to do so.
We say "failed" advisedly, because his various attempts in that
direction have usually resulted in disappointment and broken bones. As
to balloons, we do not admit that they fly any more than do ships;
balloons merely float and glide, when not otherwise engaged in...
BEGINS THE TALE--NATURALLY.
From the earliest records of history we learn that man has ever been
envious of the birds, and of all other winged creatures. He has longed
and striven to fly. He has also signally failed to do so.
We say "failed" advisedly, because his various attempts in that
direction have usually resulted in disappointment and broken bones. As
to balloons, we do not admit that they fly any more than do ships;
balloons merely float and glide, when not otherwise engaged in...