Training, in theory and practice / by Archibald Maclaren.

  • Archibald MacLaren
Date:
1874
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Credit: Training, in theory and practice / by Archibald Maclaren. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    PART IV. A PRACTICAL COURSE OF TRAINING. Directions for exercise, diet, bathing &c., on the progressive system, for the different races, namely— For the College Eights or Summer Races, p. 119. For the Torpid or Winter Races, p. 141. For the Inter-University Race, p. 148. UNIVERSITY OARS, A review of Dr. Morgan’s work on the effects of Boat-racing on the Oxford and Cambridge Crews from 1829 to 1869, p. 161. APPENDICES. A, THE SLIDING SEAT. An enquiry into the principle of the moveable or sliding seat, and the probable effects of its general adoption on Rowing ; illustrated by diagrams and figures shewing the construction and mode of action of the seat, and positions of the rower. Contributed by the Rev, T. H. T. Hopkins, M. A,, Magdalen College, Oxford, p, 162. B, PRACTICAL TEST to ascertain the actual force employed in the propulsion of an Eight-oar Boat in racing trim at racing speed. Contributed by the Rev. T. H. T. Hopkins, M. A., Magdalen College, Oxford, p 210, C. CALCULATIONS to demonstrate the force employed in the propulsion of an Eight-oar Boat in racing trim and at racing speed. Contributed by the Rev. Professor Houghton, of the University of Dublin, p. 213. D. TABLE SHEWING RATES OF SPEED of the different kinds of Racing Boats, being the averages of best speeds over the Henley Course from 1853 1865. Contributed by the Rev.T.H.T. Hopkins M. A., Magdalen College, Oxford, p, 218.
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