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| Format | Book Whole |
|---|---|
| Author, Monographic | Metzner, Henry (Christian Anton), 1834-1921 |
| Title, Monographic | A Brief History of the American Turnerbund |
| Edition or Version | Rev. ed. |
| Place of Publication | Pittsburgh, Pa. |
| Publisher | National Executive Committee of the Turnerbund |
| Date of Publication | 1924 |
| Extent of Work | 56 pages |
| View Online | HathiTrust |
| Abstract | Physical education, as advocated and practiced by the American Turnerbund, dates back to the middle of the last century, the history of the Bund embracing seventy-five years of tireless activity. Since the days of its beginning, when the ambitious and inspired young men, imbued with the spirit of progress and freedom, transplanted the ideals of Jahn to American soil, this organization has cleared its own path, and, in spite of numerous internal and external conflicts, has never lost sight of the ultimate goal and kept its spirit of unity and brotherhood, which inspires the individual members. The booklet includes an article on the influence of the Turners on gymnastics in public schools by Wm. A. Stecher, director of physical training in the public schools of Philadelphia; and a section on "three German pioneers of American gymnastics" p. 46-53, giving a brief biography of Carl Beck, Carl Follen, and Francis Lieber. |
| Notes | Translated by Theodore Stempfel, Jr. |
| Call Number | Digital file (HathiTrust) |
| MKI Terms | Turners/ History |