Originally published in 1890. This Hand Book of Light Gymnastics is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject with much of the information still useful and practical today. Contents include; Free Gymnastics, Wand Exercises, Ring Exercises, Dumb-Bells, Percussion, Mutual Help Exercises, Bean Bags, Marching, Chapter on Dress, and Gymnastic Music....Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.