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

~ Caroline F. Jayne (Author)
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Fullest, clearest instruction on string figures from wide variety of cultures around the world: Eskimo, Navajo, Lapp, Europe, many others. Create such imaginative figures as a cat’s cradle, a moving spear, a bolt of lightning, pointed stars and much more. 950 illustrations.

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  • Paperback: 407 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; Later Printing edition (January 1, 1962)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 048620152X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486201528
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #194,395 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The mother of all string figure books!, December 7, 2000
By Gwyneth Calvetti (West Salem, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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Ms. Jayne was an interesting woman in her day. She traveled about the world, gathering anthropological research as she documented string figures worldwide. This volume is the result of her work, all the more remarkable because she did this around the turn of the century.

Many figures are included here with instructions in the creation of them, as well as anecdotal information based on her interviews with the people who taught them to her. All of the classics of string figures are included here, as well as more obscure ones she gathered along the way. This is a must for serious students of string figures, not only for the wealth of information and instruction, but also for its historical value.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent and detailed, November 19, 2003
By Chesapeake Reader (Charlottesville, VA) - See all my reviews
Once you master the language of manipulating the string--with a little patience-- you'll find the explanations easy to follow. The selection of string figures was wonderful. A strong collection --a legacy that has travelled throughout the world. Pass it along to your children.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I was fascinated by this book when I was about 13 years old., November 29, 1998
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This book is a compendium of string figures with detailed instructions on how to make them and many illustrations. It is based largely on anthropological studies of the East Indies and that part of the world, although there are sections from Native American tribes and a few figures from Europe. My parents had a copy of this book when I was growing up and I was fascinated by it from ages 11 to about 15. I recommend it highly for anybody whose interests run in this direction.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book over 30 years ago!
As a teenager, I loved this book and am so happy that is is still in print. My daughter and her friends are very into string figures now.
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This book is more of an anthropological approach than a how-to, but is great to have as it covers in depth a lot of figures and their origins.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hours of fun and a cross-cultural look at a simple form of entertainment
When I was in middle school, my friend Scott and I occupied our time on the school bus by playing a string game called "Cat's Cradle. Read more
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I learned some string figures in my childhood and recently became interested again. I found this book on Amazon and promptly ordered it! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just as I remembered
I had a copy of this book as a child and bought this for my son who is 10. It's quite interesting, the instructions are easy to follow, and since we homeschool, it's made for... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars From the Stringman
Considered by many String Figure people to be the "Bible" in this field. It has easy to follow instructions using what has become standard nomenclature. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars LA BIBLE DU JEU DE FICELLE
Il est très complet et illustré. Toute personne qui s'intéresse aux jeux de ficelle progressera beaucoup avec lui. Ce n'est pas un livre pour débutant.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for everyone- not just children.
This is a great book for anyone interested in learning one of many lost arts. Amusing for children and adults, this book is a hit wherever I take it. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for 2nd - 4th graders, girls particularly
Someone gave me this book when I was a 2nd grader, and for about the next two years I was never seen without a piece of string in my hands. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The classic in the field
This book is the classic guide to string figures. Nobody interested in the art should be without it; it's a fun and easy to learn hobby, as well as a fascinating anthropological... Read more
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