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June 5, 1818
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A large crowd in Paris's Luxembourg garden witnessed a demonstration of the Draisienne, a horse-less mechanical carriage. It moved faster than a running man, ascended hills easily, and carried a lady passenger without fatigue, suitable for short country journeys.
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CARRIAGE WITHOUT HORSES.
An immense concourse of spectators assembled yesterday at noon, at Luxembourg to witness the experiment with Draisiennes, (a species of carriage moved by machinery without horses) The crowd was so great that the experiments were but imperfectly made. The machine went, however, quicker than a man running at speed, and the conductors did not appear fatigued. About three, a lady appeared in a Draisienne, conducted by the chasseur of the Baron de Drais, who made with it several turns in the alleys, in the midst of the crowd. The machine although charged with a double weight, had the same rapidity, and the efforts of the conductor did not seem to be increased.
The machine ascended with facility the billocks which are placed in some parts of the garden. The Draisiennes appear to be convenient for the country, and for short journeys on good roads.
[Paris Paper.]
An immense concourse of spectators assembled yesterday at noon, at Luxembourg to witness the experiment with Draisiennes, (a species of carriage moved by machinery without horses) The crowd was so great that the experiments were but imperfectly made. The machine went, however, quicker than a man running at speed, and the conductors did not appear fatigued. About three, a lady appeared in a Draisienne, conducted by the chasseur of the Baron de Drais, who made with it several turns in the alleys, in the midst of the crowd. The machine although charged with a double weight, had the same rapidity, and the efforts of the conductor did not seem to be increased.
The machine ascended with facility the billocks which are placed in some parts of the garden. The Draisiennes appear to be convenient for the country, and for short journeys on good roads.
[Paris Paper.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Draisienne
Horse Less Carriage
Invention Demonstration
Luxembourg Garden
Paris Experiment
What entities or persons were involved?
Baron De Drais
Chasseur Of The Baron De Drais
Lady
Where did it happen?
Luxembourg Garden, Paris
Story Details
Key Persons
Baron De Drais
Chasseur Of The Baron De Drais
Lady
Location
Luxembourg Garden, Paris
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Large crowd watches imperfect demonstration of Draisienne carriage without horses; moves faster than running man, no fatigue for conductors; lady rides with chasseur, maintains speed uphill; suitable for country roads and short journeys.