Ground Tumbling by Henry Walter Worth
"Ground Tumbling" by Henry Walter Worth is a practical guide focused on acrobatic techniques and physical education, written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a manual for boys who wish to learn tumbling and acrobatics through detailed instructions for various stunts and exercises. Worth emphasizes the importance of practice and encouragement, inviting young readers to embrace the joy of movement and the benefits of physical fitness. The opening of"Ground Tumbling" introduces the author’s nostalgic recollections of childhood experiences related to acrobatics, using humor and relatability to engage readers. He expresses the exhilaration of learning tumbling tricks such as flips, rolls, and cartwheels, framing them as both fun and beneficial. Worth outlines the book's aim—to provide practical directions for aspiring tumblers—while reinforcing a message that progress in acrobatics may initially be slow but becomes more manageable with practice. He encourages readers to start with simple exercises and gradually advance to more complex feats, fostering a love for physical activity and confidence in their abilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Worth, Henry Walter |
|---|---|
| Title | Ground Tumbling |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Acrobatics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55750 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 107 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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