Watson's manual of calisthenics : a systematic drill-book without apparatus, for schools, families, and gymnasiums. With music to accompany the exercises ... / by J. Madison Watson.

  • Watson, J. Madison (James Madison), 1827-1900.
Date:
1864
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Credit: Watson's manual of calisthenics : a systematic drill-book without apparatus, for schools, families, and gymnasiums. With music to accompany the exercises ... / by J. Madison Watson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    To G. F. Bristow and II. B. Dodworth, gentlemen whose merits as musicians and composers are generally recognized, the author is greatly indebted for valuable assistance, freely and generously afforded, in this department of his work. He is also happy to acknowledge himself under equal obligations to Miss C. Hutchings, of New York, for corresponding aid. All the exercises are arranged in accordance with well- known principles of Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene. They have been thoroughly and repeatedly tested in gymna- siums and schools, invariably securing the happiest results. They are especially valuable in cases of incipient consump- tion, dyspepsia, and general muscular weakness, insuring the regulation of associated, and the equal development of antag- onistic groups of muscles. In order to present successfully a new system of Calisthen- ics, a series of Illustrations from original designs is indis- pensable. The Cuts that accompany these exercises were prepared expressly for this work, illustrating positions actual- ly taken and movements executed by the author. They were drawn on wood by Geo. G. White and E. Vedder, and en- graved by N. Orr & Co. Practiced habitually and energetically in youth, the author believes that the following exercises can not fail to give the student grace, agility, suppleness, a good eye, and a ready hand,—as well as robust health, solid strength, and power of endurance. New York, Jane, 1864.