Gymnastics / Clias / Prehistory - Lot 124

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Gymnastics / Clias / Prehistory - Lot 124
Gymnastics / Clias / Prehistory P.H. CLIAS (circa 1780-1854), "Gymnastique Elémentaire, ou cours analytique et gradué d'exercices propres à développer et à fortifier l'organisation humaine", 1819 Imp. De Fain, 205 pages, 12 plates. Rare book, makeshift binding The course is preceded by the Bally report and general considerations by the curator of the Versailles library. Phokion Heinrich Clias was a great humanist and versatile figure in the early days of Gymnastics, playing the role of an informed pioneer. He was also a pioneer in women's and military practices (swimming).
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