String Figures and How to Make Them: A Study of Cat's Cradle in Many Lands

Title: String Figures and How to Make Them: A Study of Cat's Cradle in Many Lands Author: Caroline F. Jayne ISBN: 048620152X Publisher: Dover Publications Published: 1962 Binding: Paperback Language: English Condition: Used: Good Moderate edge wear. Binding good. May have marking in text. We sometimes source from libraries. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders. Art Instruction & Crafts 1676177 Publisher Description: At some time in your youth, no doubt, you took a loop of string and made a "cat's-cradle," a "Jacob's ladder," or some other type of figure by looping and crossing the string between the fingers. But perhaps you were not aware that this is actually an ancient form of amusement, that it is practiced in all parts of the globe, and is especially popular among primitive tribes. And you probably didn't realize what a great varie