Boomerang

Boomerang by Benjamin Ruhe. Published by Minner Press, Washington, DC, Jun 1982. 1st Paperback Edition. Paperback. Size 8vo. Condition: Nr Fine. ISBN 0960893806. LCCN 82-81987. The boomerang comes from the primitive world of the Australian plain - but to dismiss it as a charming Stone Age toy is a Space age error corrected in all its intriguing dimensions in this witty, informative and lively book. Exploring ancient lore and modern scientific investigation, providing plans for the simplest on to the most complex of boomerangs, describing the feats of boomerang fanciers all over the globe while carefully instructing the neophyte in how to stage his own games, the author makes clear why the boomerang is called ''the thinking man's Frisbee.'' Like this book, the boomerang is partly serious, partly sporting, mildly eccentric - and just plain fun. Illustrations by Peter Ruhf. 113 Pgs. Description text copyright 2006 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 11264.