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February 18, 1793
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
During his balloon descent on the 9th inst., Mr. Blanchard was spotted by frightened New Jersey farmers near Woodbury who refused help, mistaking him for a threat; Philadelphia citizens assisted his safe landing.
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We are informed, that when Mr. Blanchard, after his aerial excursion, on the 9th inst. was attempting to descend from his perpendicular height of two miles, he was espied by two Jersey farmers, a few miles beyond Woodbury, in Gloucester county, one of whom was so terrified, that taking the aeronaut for some flyman, hostilely inclined, he ran to his house for a gun, to defend himself. It was in vain that Mr. Blanchard called to them for assistance in mooring his balloon; their fears conquered every other consideration; and it was not till some citizens of Philadelphia came up, who had followed on horseback, that he was safely landed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Adventure
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Balloon Descent
Terrified Farmers
Aerial Excursion
Philadelphia Assistance
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Blanchard
Where did it happen?
A Few Miles Beyond Woodbury, In Gloucester County
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Blanchard
Location
A Few Miles Beyond Woodbury, In Gloucester County
Event Date
9th Inst.
Story Details
Mr. Blanchard, after his aerial excursion, attempted to descend from two miles height but was seen by terrified Jersey farmers who mistook him for a hostile flyman and refused assistance; Philadelphia citizens who followed on horseback helped him land safely.