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 93
ting on the back rests the whole of the body as well as the limbs, but while float- ing, no progress is made ; whereas, during the time a person swims in the manner above directed, he will not only relieve himself considerably,. but also make as great an advance in the water, as if he were… … high, nor sink your hipsand sides too low ; but keeping inasstraighta line a as possible. Youmay lay the arms across the breast ; keep them motionless at the sides ; or, if you wish, strike out with them to help you on. To swim with your feet forward, while on your back, lift up your legs one _…
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