[Clarke, William], 1800-1838 · Boston, Munroe and Francis · leaf 69
e the palms of the hands together, behind you, with the fingers down-ward, and the thumbs nearest the back; then, still keeping as much as pos-sible of the palms together, and, at least, the fingers of one hand touchingthose of the other, turn the hands, by keeping the tops of the fingers close… … 66 GYMNASTICS. THE JAVELIN. This is a capital Gymnastic Recreation. Get a heavy pole, shod at onemid with iron, or a spike, if you think proper; elevate it with the other hand to the height of the ear, andcast it at a target. At some of theGymnastic schools, the pupils aretaught to cast the pole…
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