Kite Craft: The History and Processes of Kitemaking Throughout the WorldOver 300 photographs illustrate the history of kites, their aerodynamics, and techniques for the construction and decoration of many types. |
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | 1 |
THE AERODYNAMICS OF KITES | 25 |
BASIC CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES | 44 |
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