Gymnastics.—The Climbing Stand
Anon
Genre: | Miscellaneous |
Relevant illustrations: | wdct. |
Illustrators: | Sears Sc |
Subjects: | Health, Medical Treatment, Ancient Authorities |
People mentioned: | Hippocrates of Cos |
The writer welcomes the introduction of a systematized form of gymnastics in Britain, and briefly reviews the history of gymnastics. It is observed that gymnastics 'is founded on principles of medical science, and thus, what in itself may be found a source of recreation, is rendered advantageous to health' (306). |
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