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Charles M. Miller
A practical early-20th-century writer on kite making and flying, this author turned hands-on craft work into lively, useful books for young builders and teachers. His writing blends clear instruction with the fun and challenge of getting something airborne.
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Kitecraft : and kite tournaments
by Charles M. Miller
About the author
Charles M. Miller was an American writer and educator best known for books on kite construction and kite flying. Contemporary editions of his work identify him as Assistant Supervisor of Manual Training in Los Angeles, California, which helps explain the practical, classroom-ready tone of his writing.
His best-known books include The Construction and Flying of Kites (1909) and Kitecraft and Kite Tournaments (1914). Rather than treating kites as simple toys, he presented them as creative projects that could teach design, patience, and craftsmanship.
Miller's books have lasted because they are both instructional and inviting. They reflect an era when manual training was a central part of education, and they still appeal to readers interested in classic hobby writing, early educational methods, and the timeless pleasure of making something with your own hands.