Author: Charles M. MillerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kites
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Kitecraft and Kite Tournaments
Author: Charles M. MillerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kites
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Kitecraft and Kite Tournaments
Author: Charles MillerPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781503162129
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
From the PREFACE. WHEN we started kite work in the Los Angeles City Schools, we little thought that so great an opportunity for awakening latent power in a certain class of boys was being initiated, nor did we dream of any such kite tournaments as have been developed during the past six years. Starting with half a dozen plans, sent out on mimeographed sheets to the various schools from time to time during the spring of 1907, the number of kinds and designs have increased to a hundred or more. Other cities desiring information regarding the work, a reprint was published and has been in such demand that it was thought advisable to write a more comprehensive text on the subject. Many of the former designs have been included, but none but what should be put in more permanent form, and most of these have been redrawn for the new work. The plans are not complete in every detail, something being left for the boy to work out, but there is enough in the suggestions so that by reasonable planning, most of the forms can be made by the average boy and still something will be left for the expert. The greatest number of kites will be made by fifth and sixth year boys, but the spirit holds over into seventh and eighth for the larger and more complex forms, and even into the high school with model aeroplanes, etc. It is the hope of the writer that this little book may be instrumental in giving our boys and girls suggestions for many happy hours in the construction and flying of kites, and that it may also serve a good purpose to teacher and pupil in reaching a common ground, and that it will help some mother in furnishing a good healthy pastime sport for boys who sometimes try the limit of one's patience for the lack of something to do. It is a home construction work largely, and it has succeeded oftimes much better than was anticipated, for whole families have become interested in the development of OUR boy's kite. Mother generally is interested first, while fathr looks with disfavor on so much time being spent on a kite; but before it flies, father gets very enthusiastic, suggests here and there, and furnishes material for string, etc., with pleasure, and they all go to the tournament to see Jack win a first prize. This is one case, there are others. I believe there is need for such books, and this subject is without such a text, therefore, this little treatise. -Charles M. Miller.
Kitecraft and Kite Tournaments
Author: Charles M. MillerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kites
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Kitecraft and Kite Tournaments
Author: Charles M. MillerPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781021752659
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Unleash your creativity and take to the skies with this fun and instructive guide to kitecraft and kite tournaments. This book includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations for building a wide variety of kites, from simple to intricate designs. It also provides tips on how to fly kites effectively, and how to organize and participate in kite tournaments. It is a must-have for anyone who loves outdoor activities and wants to explore the art and science of kitebuilding. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Kitecraft and Kite Tournaments - Primary Source Edition
Author: Charles M. MillerPublisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781294418849
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Flying High
Author: National Recreation AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kites
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
The Playground
Author: Recreation
Author: 25 Kites That Fly
Author: Leslie HuntPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156079
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
With this book by Leslie Hunt, kite-maker for the United States Weather Bureau, you can make your own, personalized kites that will fly in all degrees of wind, from the most imperceptible breeze to a gale. All that you need are some light wood (or substitute), glue, wire, hammer, and nails — plus the clear, concise explanations offered in this book. Twenty-five basic kites are covered in constructional details: standard two-stick kites; six-point stars; figural kites such as imps, fishermen, elephants, owls, shields; balloon kites; tetrahedral kites; various kinds of box kites with and without wings; really strong military kites; and many other varieties. Nor are you limited to the kites that are presented in detail: the carefully thought-out, complete instructions are meant to encourage you to experiment with more unusual effects, since they explain important points of design and operation that make all kites fly well. The author explains materials and methods quite thoroughly, with consideration of sticks and surface, types of glue, stringing, making composite sticks, tails, bridles, and many other elements, He also gives information on many of the fascinating accessories and concomitants to kites; messengers (or elements that move between ground and kite), parachutes, time releases, special effect releases, tandem kites, and kite photography. He also explains very clearly the method of getting a kite to fly, reeling and stringing, and determining altitude.
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