02716cam a22003373u 4500 19588 UtSlPG 20260610133445.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC TL Dagron, Prudent René-Patrice, 1819-1900 La poste par pigeons voyageurs: Souvenir du siége de Paris Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-10-19 Produced by Chuck Greif, Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "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.) Original publication data not identified Balloon ascensions -- France Homing pigeons Microphotography -- France -- Paris -- History -- 19th century Paris (France) -- History -- Siege, 1870-1871 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19588 60948 60948