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Walker's manly exercises / Containing rowing, sailing, riding, driving, racing, hunting, shooting, and other manly sports

By Donald Walker
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A comprehensive manual offers practical, step-by-step instruction in physical training and rural sports, covering locomotor skills such as walking, running, leaping, vaulting, balancing, skating, and swimming, together with guidance on rowing, sailing, riding, driving, racing, hunting, and shooting. It explains posture, mechanics of movement, breathing, progressive training, equipment and dress, safety and first-aid, and a wide range of exercises and feats, supplemented by diagrams and plates illustrating technique, apparatus, and equestrian or nautical equipment.

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Donald Walker

Donald Walker is an author known for his work in the realm of physical fitness and outdoor activities. His notable book, "Walker's Manly Exercises," serves as a comprehensive guide to various sports and physical pursuits, including rowing, sailing, riding, and hunting. Through this work, Walker emphasizes the importance of physical activity and the enjoyment of manly sports, reflecting the cultural values of his time. His contributions provide insight into the recreational practices and ideals of masculinity in the context of physical fitness.

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