| Author |
Sterrett, James H. |
| Title |
How to swim : A practical manual of swimming by a practical swimmer and a guide to the novice as well as the expert showing the easiest methods of learning to swim, dive and float, various kinds of strokes, with directions and illustrations for acquiring the crawl and trudge-crawl strokes. Also a chapter on modern life-saving, and one for women and girl swimmers.
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| Original Publication |
United States: American Sport Publishing Company, 1917.
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| Series Title |
Spalding's athletic library; no. 37R.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"How to Swim: A Practical Manual of Swimming" by James H. Sterrett is a practical manual on swimming written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide for both novices and expert swimmers, showcasing techniques, methodology, and essential skills for effective swimming, diving, and floating. The book emphasizes the importance of swimming not just as a recreational activity, but as a vital life skill and a critical part of education. At the start of the manual, the author highlights the necessity of mastering swimming techniques for personal safety and enjoyment. Sterrett addresses the increasing popularity of the sport and its significance in American culture. He discusses the three essential components of swimming—timing, breathing, and relaxation—and introduces various swimming strokes such as the breaststroke and crawl. With simple explanations, detailed instructions, and illustrations, Sterrett aims to equip readers with the skills needed to swim effectively and confidently. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
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| Subject |
Swimming
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70397 |
| Release Date |
Mar 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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