This antique book contains instructions for and descriptions of a variety of acrobatic and sporting exercises, including information on such things as wrestling, rolling, jumping, cartwheels, games, group activities, and much more. Complete with wonderful illustrations and simple, concise instructions, this is a book that will be of much value to those with an interest in acrobatic exercises and will be of special interest to collectors of antique sporting literature. This text has been elected for modern republication due to the timeless nature of the information contained within it, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on the subject. This text was originally published in 1899.