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    Account of the 1859-1860 crossings of Niagra Falls by tightrope by Charles Blondin. His feats became so well known, they were referenced in political cartoons of the time.

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    Evening star., July 06, 1859
    Nashville union and American., June 14, 1859
    The daily press., May 03, 1859
    Blondin carrying Harry Colcord across Niagara Falls. From "Blondin: His Life and Performances."
    Blondin with his balancing pole. From "Blondin: His Life and Performances."
    A Senatorial Blondin
    Political "blondins" crossing salt river
    The coming man's presidential career, a la Blondin [Cartoon of Lincoln dressed as the famous tight-rope walker Blondin, crossing Niagara Falls carrying black man on hisshoulders and
    Blondin. [Tightrope walker dangling from a wire over the Niagara.]
    Blondin reading a paper on a rope over rapids
    Blondin carrying Harry M. Colcord over the whirlpool rapids
    This modern Blondin leaves but one impression
    Blondin 1860. [Tightrope artist 'Blondin' crosses over the river.]
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