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The boy's own book; a complete encylopedia of all the diversion, athletic, scientific and recreative, of boyhood and youth. (1834)
Clarke, William, 1800-1838, McManus-Young Collection (Library of Congress) · Boston, Munroe and Francis; New York, C. S. Francis, 1834. · leaf 72
68 . © GYMNASTICS, THE TURN-OVER. In performing this feat, it is necessary to take a run of half-a-dozen paces. The trick is to place the toe of the right foot against the wall, : ~ about the height of the knee from the … “ self master of the instructions,without danger, and, in a short time, accomplished with facility. Ordinary care must, of course, be taken during the early attempts. TRIAL OF THE THUMB. This feat is very simple. Place the inside of the thumb against the edge of a table, and then move your feet…Amusements · Sports
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