An essay on the systematic training of the body / by Charles Henry Schaible ; a memorial essay, published on the occasion of the first centenary festival of Friedrich Ludwig Jahn.

  • Schaible, Karl Heinrich, 1824-1899.
Date:
1892
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Credit: An essay on the systematic training of the body / by Charles Henry Schaible ; a memorial essay, published on the occasion of the first centenary festival of Friedrich Ludwig Jahn. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Greeks tlie sense for the beautiful was chiefly aroused by gymnastics. Emulation is another fruit of gymnastics. Emulation, in a good sense, is of no little importance for the training of energetic youth. Lucian represents Solon saying to Anacharsis: “ If we were to banish from human life this love of fame, what dost thou think that we should gain thereby ? Who would then have any desire to perform splendid deeds Through gymnastics, moreover, we improve our social life, and widen the circle of worthy occupjations. Popu- lar festivals, of a character far different from horse- races and the like, would soon follow the general intro- duction of gymnastics into school and social life, and would contribute no little to raise the tone and manners of society. Dr. Werner, a German author, illustrates the in- fluence of gymnastics on the moral and intellectual development in the following succession of causes and effects:— Health of the body . . Cheerfulness of mind. Hardening of the body . Manliness of mind. Strength and skill . . . Presence of mind, courage. Activity of body . . . Activity of mind. Fine development of body Beauty of soul. Acuteness of the senses . Strength of the thinking faculty. (III.) Influence of Gymnastics on Professional Ability. Love of work, and skill in work, are the fruits of a good physical and intellectual education. Where there