Plate-Swimming With Notes on the Science of Natation (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover a Practical Guide to Plate-Swimming This edition presents the ideas behind using plates and flippers to boost buoyancy, speed, and endurance in the water, with practical explanations and the author’s aim to broaden access to swimming technology.

Framed as a popular, accessible manual, it blends science with hands-on instruction. The text covers the history, development, and potential of artificial aids, plus how audience reception and professional training shape their use. It also explores aquatic clothing and gear designed to improve warmth, movement, and safety in various water conditions.

• Learn how buoyant plates and detachable fins work to reduce effort and increase speed.


• Understand the basics of practical swimming aids and how they are tested in real-world settings.


• Explore recommendations for aquatic clothing and equipment that balance warmth, mobility, and safety.


• Get a sense of the debates among instructors, clubs, and the press as new methods emerge.

Ideal for readers curious about the history of swimming improvements, early sports technology, and practical approaches to learning water skills with mechanical help.

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