| Author |
Miller, Charles M. |
| LoC No. |
14030421
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| Title |
Kitecraft : and kite tournaments
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| Original Publication |
Peoria: The Manual Arts Press, 1914.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Kitecraft and Kite Tournaments" by Charles M. Miller is a practical guide on kite construction and the organization of kite tournaments written in the early 20th century. The book explores various aspects of kite-making, detailing plans and techniques suitable for both educational and recreational purposes. It aims to promote not only the craft of kite-making but also community engagement through tournaments and shared activities. The opening of the work begins with a dedication to Chris Curnow, the project manager who contributed to its preservation as a digital transcription. It sets the tone of the book, highlighting the significance of kite-making in schools as a means to incorporate more experiential and "life-like" education. Miller introduces the idea that kite-making serves as a valuable tool for engaging boys—especially those who may not respond to traditional teaching methods—while fostering community spirit during annual kite tournaments. The introduction and preface establish a strong focus on creativity, education, and socialization through hands-on activities, indicating that the book will provide a wealth of information on building and flying kites, as well as the cultural aspects surrounding this pastime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
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| Subject |
Kites
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74111 |
| Release Date |
Jul 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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