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Contents

Introduction by John D. Romano 7

The History of Kites 10

Fishing with Kites 14

Firecracker Scarecrows 15

Centipede Kites 16

The Festival of Ascending on High 19

Kite Fights 20

The Fertility Kite 22

Making Your Own Chinese Kite 24

Materials and Where to Get Them 24

Tools Required 27

General Techniques 28

Making Kite Frames 28

Covering Kite Frames 29

Decorating Kite Covers 29

Making and Attaching the Tail 30

Bridles 31

Launching Your Kite 33

Kite Designs and Instructions 34

Orange Kite 34

Pine Tree Kite 35

Schoolhouse Kite 36

Octagon Kite 38

Tree Kite 40

Butterfly Kite 42

Redtail Hawk Kite 44

Three-Deck High Flyer 46

Fish Kite 48

Flying Lampshade 50