[Clarke, William], 1800-1838 · Boston, Munroe and Francis · leaf 86
ened by stiings to tlie ends of the rope, in-stead of corks. The manner of using corks or bladders is as follows :—the pupil placeshis breast across the rope between the corks or bladders as they float; heraises his legs from the ground, and rests his v4iole weight on the rope, sothat the corks or… … 84 ^~ SWIMMING. would advance almost as much when using corks if he kept them still as ifhe moved them; nevertheless, their action may be perfected, while the bodyis supported by the corks, and the young swimmer may acquire that grace-ful, steady, and powerful manner of striking out, which he may,…
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