Project Gutenberg 2012-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 1002 Various Verschillende Various, Various Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Kite-Flying" to "Kyshtym" Volume 15, Slice 8 Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Encyclopedias and dictionaries AE Text Browsing: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Browsing: Other Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference 1318836 2025-06-16T13:55:19.258476 text/html 1312534 2012-09-01T09:48:56 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2009010 2025-06-16T13:55:41.635380 application/epub+zip 2036026 2025-06-16T13:55:25.936408 application/epub+zip 579114 2025-06-16T13:55:23.254466 application/epub+zip 2536447 2025-06-16T13:55:52.451803 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2465281 2025-06-16T13:55:39.575438 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 820264 2022-09-18T15:26:46.687966 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1153320 2023-09-17T15:31:42.597316 text/plain 15114 2025-06-16T13:55:52.619844 application/rdf+xml 24451 2025-06-16T13:55:23.958467 image/jpeg 4595 2025-06-16T13:55:23.618429 image/jpeg 1962960 2025-06-16T13:55:19.524440 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog