Punch,  12 (1847), 63.

Punch Balloons

Anon

Genre:

Essay, Drollery

Subjects:

Aeronautics, Invention, Periodicals


    Describes Punch's plans to construct a balloon that will assist the 'Punchillization of our fellow-men'. Presents suggestions from the notorious inventor, David B Reid, regarding the most suitable material and descent mechanism for the balloons.



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