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Professor John Steiner leaping from his hot air balloon into Lake Erie during an attempt to fly to Canada in 1857. Contemporary American wood engraving
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Professor John Steiner leaping from his hot air balloon into Lake Erie during an attempt to fly to Canada in 1857. Contemporary American wood engraving
BALLOON ACCIDENT, 1857.
Professor John Steiner leaping from his hot air balloon into Lake Erie during an attempt to fly to Canada in 1857. Contemporary American wood engraving
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Defying Gravity - Professor John Steiner's Daring Leap into the Unknown
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this wood engraving from 1857, we witness a pivotal moment in aviation history as Professor John Steiner takes an audacious leap from his hot air balloon into the icy waters of Lake Erie. Determined to reach Canada through the skies, Steiner's ambitious endeavor captured the imagination of a nation. With his German roots and unwavering spirit, Professor Steiner embodied the pioneering essence of early aviators. As he soared above the vast expanse of water, fate intervened with an unexpected twist. A collision with an unseen obstacle forced him to make a split-second decision - plunge into Lake Erie or face certain disaster in mid-air. The artist skillfully captures this heart-stopping moment frozen in time. The sheer panic on Steiner's face is palpable as he abandons his magnificent creation and embraces uncertainty. Men aboard a nearby boat scramble to rescue him amidst swirling currents and treacherous waves. This wood engraving serves as both a testament to human resilience and a reminder of our relentless pursuit for progress. It immortalizes not only one man's daring escape but also symbolizes mankind's unyielding quest for exploration and discovery. Professor John Steiner may not have reached Canada that fateful day, but his courageous leap forever etches his name among those who dared to defy gravity itself – leaving an indelible mark on America’s rich aviation history.
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