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Athletic sports and recreations for boys.. (1861)

Wood, John George, 1827-1889. [from old catalog] · London, New York, Routledge, Warne, and Routledge · leaf 66

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SWIMMING. 55 SWIMMma LIKE A DOG. No Special advice is required for this feat, as the name explainsitself. It is useful as affording a means of changing the action of … the limbs during a long swim. Great relief is given by frequentlychanging the mode of swimming, and the danger of cramp muchdecreased. THE CEAMP. But, in case of a sudden seizure, the best mode of proceeding is toget to shore as soon as possible. Even if both legs are disabled, thearms will suffice…

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