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The article titled "Sky Rider: Park Van Tassel and the Rise of Ballooning in the West" by Gary B. Fogel provides a detailed account of the early history of ballooning in the United States. It focuses on the experiences of Park Van Tassel, who made the first balloon ascent in Albuquerque in 1880. The article highlights the risks and challenges faced by balloonists, including the dangers of ascension and landing. It also mentions Van Tassel's business relationships with acrobats and his wife Clara, who was an extraordinary parachute jumper. The article concludes by noting that balloons lost popularity with the introduction of dirigibles and airplanes, but Van Tassel did not transition to these new forms of aviation. Overall, the article offers a comprehensive exploration of the subject, although it does not delve into why Van Tassel did not pursue dirigibles or airplanes. [Extracted from the article] |
