Description
This is a practical guide to making and flying a wide range of box kites, from simple to complex designs. The book includes 18 individual projects as well as a history of the box kite and a section on materials used in their construction. A chapter on the history and development of the box kite, including its use as a man-lifter and for meteorological research is followed by an examination of box-kite construction and flying techniques in a variety of wind conditions. A chapter on traditional and modern materials is also included. The main section of the book consists of 18 individual projects ranging from simple designs to more complex pieces, including several Cody kites, tetrahedrons and other multi-faceted kites.
ASIN: 071346920X
VSKU: BVV.071346920X.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Cochrane, Bill
Binding: Hardcover
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ASIN: 071346920X
VSKU: BVV.071346920X.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Cochrane, Bill
Binding: Hardcover
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.