"Modern" Gymnastic Exercises circa 1890

Found this nifty book from the 19th century that describes exercises on gymnastic apparatus of the time.  Some pretty cool stuff and also funny language.  It is actually a decent guide.

 

Here is a link to the advanced exercises book http://books.google.com/books?id=hNlLAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=Modern+Gymnastic+Exercises:+Advanced&hl=en&sa=X&ei=camVUdCsMYKg9QTG2IHoAw&ved=0CDYQ6AEwAA

 

There appears to be another book that is not advanced.  I have not looked at it yet.

 

 

Thanks for the link. I am working on the shoulder rolls on the p bars just like illustrated in the book.