La poste par pigeons voyageurs: Souvenir du siége de Paris by Dagron
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| Author | Dagron, Prudent René-Patrice, 1819-1900 |
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| Title | La poste par pigeons voyageurs: Souvenir du siége de Paris |
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| Summary | "La poste par pigeons voyageurs: Souvenir du siége de Paris" by Dagron is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book chronicles the author's experiences and the innovative postal service established during the Siege of Paris, utilizing carrier pigeons to transmit critical information and correspondence. It particularly highlights the challenges faced during a tumultuous period of conflict, showcasing the ingenuity and determination of those involved in sustaining communication under siege. The narrative describes Dagron's perilous journey aboard the balloon "le Niepce", which was tasked with delivering messages despite being targeted by enemy fire. Alongside his colleagues, he recounts harrowing experiences of narrowly escaping capture by Prussian forces while managing a specialized photographic dispatch system. Throughout the journey, Dagron emphasizes the importance of maintaining communication for both the government and citizens, demonstrating the remarkable efficiency of the pigeon service, which managed to send thousands of messages despite the harsh conditions and dangers they faced. The book ultimately serves as both a testament to human resilience in times of crisis and an insightful look into an innovative chapter in postal history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| LoC Class | TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics |
| Subject | Balloon ascensions -- France |
| Subject | Homing pigeons |
| Subject | Microphotography -- France -- Paris -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- History -- Siege, 1870-1871 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19588 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 21 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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