Picture No | 10069998 |
Date | 1898 |
Description | ANDREE/HOMING PIGEONS |
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Salomon Andree, Swedish engineer, attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon, 'The Ornen' (eagle). Captain of whaler, 'Thistle', catches pigeon with good news.
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Source | Unattributed illustration in Le Petit Journal |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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