The boy's own book of indoor games and recreations : a popular encyclopædia for boys (1890)
Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910, Hutchison, George Andrew, 1841-1913 · Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott · leaf 46
perience when firstthe exercise is performed is (of course momentarily only) not unlike dislocation,hence the name the exercise bears, but after a few successful attempts it is com-paratively easy, and is a splendid means of opening the chest. Climbing.Although not generally looked upon as a… … I HP F,j.6s who have never attempted to climb a rope can have but little idea of the severenature of the exercise. Although unfortunately neglected, in favour of more showyfeats by the majority of gymnasts, yet there are a few who make a speciality of it,and climb heights really marvellous. A few…
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