Hints to Gymnasts: Being Sound Advice and Hints to Leaders and Teachers in Gymnasia and Schools
London: The Gymnast and Athletic Review, 1898.
Brown cloth over the spine to illustrated paper covered boards; 5.5 by 8.5 inches; 194 pages with additional advert sections at the beginning and end. Illustrated throughout with drawings.
Uncommon.
The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with rubbed corners, a location sticker on the spine and a blank label on the upper front.
This foundational text offers essential insights and practical guidance for gym instructors and gymnastics enthusiasts. It focuses on safety, technique, and skill development, serving as an invaluable resource for those teaching or leading gymnastics.
Graf emphasizes discipline, structured skill progression, and clarity in instruction—core principles that continue to be relevant in gymnastics training. Additionally, the book provides historical context, illustrating the early structured methods in physical education and gymnastics within schools, highlighting the evolution of training approaches. [Adapted from Online resources]
Item #19606
Price: $65.00
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