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PrintCollection Name: Drachen Foundation Collection
Collection Number: 2340
Post Type: Book
This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.
Artist or Author: Harry Edward Neal, illustrations by John Moment
Creation Year: 1954
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Language: English Description: Every boy and girl has felt the familiar and exciting tug of a kite string, but, less familiar and even more exciting, is the role kites have played in the advance of civilization- kites of all kinds, in all countries.
Carriages were once drawn by kites; boats were sailed under their power; a kite was responsible for man's first flight in the air; games and celebrations have revolved around the kite; a kite was instrumental in the discovery of electricity; and even as recently as World War II, the kite played a major role in scientific developments.
Here is the fascinating story of kites throughout history. But, in addition, this book will show you how to make a variety of kites, how to build and fly them, and, best of all, what adventures may b enjoyed with them.
64 pages
Geographic: United Kingdom, United States
Materials: Paper
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