| Author |
Walker, Donald |
| Editor |
Carleton, John William, -1856 |
| LoC No. |
33022387
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| Title |
Walker's manly exercises
Containing rowing, sailing, riding, driving, racing, hunting, shooting, and other manly sports
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| Alternate Title |
Walker's manly exercises and rural sports
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: H. G. Bohn,1855.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Walker's Manly Exercises" by Donald Walker is a comprehensive guide on physical fitness and outdoor activities written in the mid-19th century. This instructional manual outlines various exercises and sports aimed at enhancing physical strength, agility, and overall health through manly pursuits such as rowing, riding, and hunting. The content suggests a focus on both individual and communal engagement in physical activity for the betterment of one's health and athletic ability. The opening of the work introduces the subject of physical education, emphasizing the importance of exercises or gymnastic activities in the development of a strong body and sound character. Walker discusses various forms of movement, detailing the benefits of activities like walking, running, leaping, vaulting, and swimming. He provides an overview of how these exercises can improve health by enhancing circulation, strengthening muscles, and contributing to overall physical well-being. The author also touches on principles of training and the importance of adequate practice in ensuring one achieves their personal fitness goals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
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| Subject |
Sports
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| Subject |
Athletics
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69080 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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