The art of swimming
Subtitle: a series of practical instructions on an original and progressive plan by which the art of swimming may be readily attained, with every advantage of power in the water
By: by J. Frost ; to which is added, Dr. Franklin's treatise, also, some anecdotes respecting swimming.
Contributors: Gallaudet, Peter Wallace, 1756-1843, publisher.; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.; Benjamin Franklin Collection (Library of Congress); Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: P.W. Gallaudet
Published: 1818
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 72
Subjects: Swimming
Notes: Ford, P.L.  Franklin bibliography, 300
"Accompanied with twelve copper-plate engravings, comprising twenty-six appropriate figures, correctly exhibiting and elucidating the action and attitude, in every branch of that invaluable art".
"Dr. Franklin's treatise On the art of swimming": p. [51]-64.
Errata on verso of dedication page.
LC copy imperfect: leaf 12 of plates wanting.