How To Swim (1918)

""How To Swim"" is a comprehensive guidebook on swimming written by Annette Kellermann, a famous Australian swimmer and actress. First published in 1918, the book covers all aspects of swimming, including the history of swimming, the benefits of swimming, and the different types of swimming strokes. The author provides detailed instructions on how to learn and perfect each stroke, from the breaststroke to the crawl, and offers tips on how to improve one's speed and endurance. The book also includes chapters on diving, floating, and rescue techniques, as well as advice on proper breathing and posture. With its clear and concise instructions, ""How To Swim"" is an essential guide for swimmers of all levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, and remains a classic in the field of swimming literature.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.