The Art Of Swimming In The Eton Style (1875)

The Art of Swimming in the Eton Style is a comprehensive guide to swimming written by John Leahy in 1875. The book focuses on the Eton style of swimming, which is a technique that emphasizes grace and efficiency in the water. The author provides detailed instructions on how to execute the various strokes, including the breaststroke, backstroke, and crawl. The book also includes information on diving, floating, and rescuing someone in the water. The Art of Swimming in the Eton Style is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their swimming skills or learn a new technique. The language used in the book is typical of the time period, with a formal and precise tone that reflects the author's expertise in the subject. Overall, this book is a fascinating glimpse into the history of swimming and an excellent resource for swimmers of all levels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.