Swimming Scientifically Taught: A Practical Manual For Young And Old (1912)

Swimming Scientifically Taught: A Practical Manual For Young And Old is a book written by Frank Eugene Dalton and first published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive guide to swimming, with a focus on teaching the sport in a scientific and methodical way. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of swimming, the physiology of swimming, the mechanics of swimming strokes, and the various techniques used in competitive swimming. The book also includes detailed instructions on how to teach swimming to beginners, as well as tips and advice for more advanced swimmers. Throughout the book, Dalton emphasizes the importance of proper form and technique, and provides numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the various swimming strokes and movements. Overall, Swimming Scientifically Taught is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning or teaching the sport of swimming.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.