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A Short History of Kites: History of Things Series, #3
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A Short History of Kites tells the tale of the kite and its intriguing history. It is possible that humans would never have discovered the art of flight if no one had invented the kite. Its role in the history of flying and the development of the first airplanes was essential.
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Paul R. Wonning
Publisher of history, gardening, travel and fiction books. Gardening, history and travel seem an odd soup in which to stew one's life, but Paul has done just that. A gardener since 1975, he has spent his spare time reading history and traveling with his wife. He gardens, plans his travels and writes his books out in the sticks near a small town in southeast Indiana. He enjoys sharing the things he has learned about gardening, history and travel with his readers. The many books Paul has written reflect that joy of sharing. He also writes fiction in his spare time. Read and enjoy his books, if you will. Or dare.
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