[Clarke, William], 1800-1838 · Boston, Munroe and Francis · leaf 94
his feet, and he will soon arrive at the surface. If desirous ofmaking a more rapid ascent, he should strike downward with his feet, pull-ing the water above him toward his head with one hand, and striking itdownward by his side with the other. In diving, the eyes should be open;you must,… … SWIMMING UNDER WATER. Swimming between top and bottom may be accomplished by the ordinarystroke, if you take care to keep your head a little downward, and strike alittle higher with your feet than when swimming on the surface; or, youmay turn your thumbs downward, and perform the stroke with the…
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