This volume contains a 63-page introductory guide to gymnastics using various apparatus including trapeze, long horse and rope. For each exercise dealt with in this guide there is a description, explanation, and simple instructions; as well as a photograph of the manoeuvre being executed by a professional. This volume is ideal for beginners or those looking for a simple introduction to gymnastics, and it will appeal to collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Uprise", "Circle into Rest", "The Dislocation", "Backward Cut Off", "Forward Cut Off and Catch", "Forward Cut and Catch", "End of Forward String", "Back Flyaway", "Front Flyaway", "Lever Above Rings", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.