Rare Antique 1838 Manly Exercises by Donald Walker Exercise Sport History Book

Description: Antique 1838 Manly Exercises by Donald Walker. - This is a ‘practical book devoted to the science of manly recreations’ comprised of sections on the importance of physical exercise and techniques. Includes walking, running, leaping, vaulting, pole-leaping, balancing, skating, carrying, disk-throwing, climbing, swimming, rowing, sailing, riding and driving. It provides fascinating insights into the early history of modern athletic and gymnastic disciplines as well as interesting insights into life in Britain during the nineteenth century such as navigating the streets on a horse. - Fourth edition published in 1838 by T. Hurst, London - Black and white illustrations throughout - Ideal for collectors interested in the 19th century and the history of exercise and sport. - This is an old book and has various signs of age. The cover has a split along the spine front and back and general surface wear, but still shows the attractive embossing and gilt designs on spine and page edges. The pages inside are in overall good condition with the text all clear and readable, but has some general age spotting which varies on its extent page to page. Because of its age, it is to be handled with care, but it did not seem any of the pages were loose.

Price: 95 USD

Location: Carpinteria, California

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