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A Treatise On Gymnastics (1828)

A Treatise On Gymnastics (1828)

Jahn, Friedrich Ludwig

Hardcover

Diet & NutritionFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1164726021
ISBN13: 9781164726029
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 216
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Treatise on Gymnastics (1828) is a book written by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, a German educator and father of gymnastics. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of gymnastics, including exercises, equipment, and training methods. Jahn emphasizes the importance of physical education and its role in promoting strength, health, and discipline. He also discusses the history and philosophy of gymnastics, drawing on ancient Greek and Roman traditions. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of gymnastics, such as vaulting, balancing, and tumbling. Throughout the book, Jahn stresses the importance of safety and proper technique, providing detailed instructions and illustrations for each exercise. A Treatise on Gymnastics is considered a foundational text in the history of physical education and has influenced the development of modern gymnastics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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