Publisher's Synopsis
Healthful Sports For Boys is a comprehensive guidebook written by Alfred Rochefort, aimed at providing young boys with the necessary knowledge and skills to engage in various sports activities in a healthy and safe manner. The book covers a wide range of sports, including baseball, basketball, football, track and field, swimming, and many others. The author emphasizes the importance of physical fitness and the benefits of participating in sports for overall health and well-being. He provides detailed instructions on proper techniques, equipment, and safety guidelines for each sport, as well as tips for training and conditioning. In addition to practical advice, Healthful Sports For Boys also includes inspiring stories of famous athletes and their achievements, as well as information on the history and rules of each sport. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to young readers and sports enthusiasts alike. Overall, Healthful Sports For Boys is an essential resource for any young boy looking to improve his physical fitness, develop his athletic abilities, and enjoy the many benefits of participating in sports.I like work that develops the ingenuity of the boy. On a long mill pond out in Kentucky--this was some years ago--I came upon some boys who were managing a raft propelled by a sail made from two bed sheets. The body of this strange craft consisted of four logs, sharpened at the bow and of varying length, so as to present a wedge point to the water. Across the logs cleats were nailed that kept them together and answered for a deck. A stout pole, secured in front, served for a mast and a smaller pole, with a piece of board nailed to the end, acted as a rudder.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.
