This is an early volume from "Spalding's Athletic Library" - GYMNASTICS AND ROPE CLIMBING by Robert Stoll. 1896 (though "February 1893" is stated at the top of the front cover, the most recent date within the publisher's catalog at the back is 1896); American Sports Publishing Co.; New York. Softcover. The book contains illustrations throughout (there are 56 numbered figures). There are 10 pages of illustrated advertisements at the back. "How to Become an Expert in the Gymnasium" - gymnastics activities include the trapeze, parallel bars, horizontal bar, pommel horse, etc. Condition: Both covers are detached. The bottom-right corner of the back cover is creased and has a tear along the crease line. There is a stain at the top-left corner of the back cover, and "Deep Breathing Exercise Pool" written in old pencil handwriting at the top edge. The pages are in nice condition - lightly age-toned and mostly clean with some light staining on the last page and on pages 10-12. Small, light sta