An Anthropometric Manual: Giving The Average And Mean Physical Measurements And Tests Of Male College Students, And Methods Of Securing Them (1889) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781162082004)

An Anthropometric Manual by Edward Hitchcock is a book that provides a comprehensive guide to the physical measurements and tests of male college students in the late 19th century. The book includes detailed instructions on how to accurately measure various parts of the body, such as height, weight, chest circumference, and more. It also includes information on how to conduct physical tests, such as strength and endurance tests, and provides average and mean measurements for each test. The manual is intended for use by physical educators, doctors, and anyone interested in understanding the physical characteristics of college-aged men. Published in 1889, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the scientific methods used to study human physiology and physical fitness in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edward Hitchcock,Hiram Henry Seelye
ISBN-10: 1162082003
ISBN-13: 9781162082004
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 68
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d