Boys' own book : a complete encyclopedia of athletic, scientific, outdoor, and indoor sports (1881)
Clarke, William, 1800-1838 · New York : J. Miller, Publisher · leaf 77
ms closed, andthe backs uppermost, a little below the surface of the water;draw them back again, while he is gathering up his legsfor a second attempt, and thus push forward, making useof his hands and feet alternately. It wUl, perhaps, happen,that he will swallow water in his first efforts, but… … BOYS OWK BOOK. 67 CORKS AND BLADDERS. The use of corks and bladders, for those who are learningto swim, is as strongly recommended by some persons, as itis deprecated by others. That the necessary action withthe arms and legs may be acquired more easily with thanwithout them, is clear enough;…
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