[Clarke, William], 1800-1838 · Boston, Munroe and Francis · leaf 62
ents, particularly thefree states of Greece, cultivated the study of gymnastics as an importantoranch of the education of youth. Having frequently to defend their lib-erties, either against the encroachments of kindred states, or the ambitionof powerful fi)reign enemies, they considered it highly… … GYMNASTIC EXERCISES. The necessary fittings-up of a Gymnastic ground are as follows :—Amhorizontal bar, a vaulting-horse, a leaping-stand, parallel bars, a climbing-stand, and ladders of rope and wood. The best time for performing Gymnastics is early in the morning. Boysshould proceed gradually…
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