[Clarke, William], 1800-1838 · Boston, Munroe and Francis · leaf 85
closed,and the backs upper-most, a little belowthe surface of thewater; draw them back again, while he is gathering up his legs for asecond attempt, and thus push forward, making use of his hands and feelalternately. It will, perhaps, happen, that he will swallow water in hisfirst efforts, but this… … CORKS AND BLADDERS. The use of corks and bladders, for those who are learning to swim, is asstrongly recommended by some ^lersons, as it is deprecated by others.That the necessary action with tlie arms and legs may be acquired moreeasily with than without them, is clear enough ; nevertheless, we…
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