02343cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500930012526400510021830000470026933600260031633700260034233800360036850000310040450801070043552013590054253400450190165300350194685600430198199900170202440641UtSlPG20260610133929.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAE1 aVarious10aEncyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Kite-Flying" to "Kyshtym" :bVolume 15, Slice 8 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-09-01  aProduced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Kite-Flying' to 'Kyshtym'" by Various is an educational reference work written in the early 20th century. This volume features a compilation of articles discussing a diverse range of topics from kite-flying to various places and figures, illustrating the depth and breadth of knowledge represented in the encyclopaedia. The entries delve into cultural practices, scientific insights, historical accounts, and geographical information, presenting a well-rounded resource for readers seeking information on these subjects.  The opening of this volume specifically discusses the art of kite-flying, exploring its historical origins, cultural significance, and variations across different societies, particularly in Asia. It describes the different types of kites, their uses in recreation and science, and their impact on social customs, such as kite-fighting in Eastern Asia. Additionally, the text mentions the advent of kite-flying for scientific applications, tracing its development from Benjamin Franklin’s famous experiment to its use in modern meteorology to collect atmospheric data. This overview provides a glimpse into the encyclopaedia's educational intent, serving as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of culture and science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEncyclopedias and dictionaries40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40641  c81480d81480