How to swim : $b A practical manual of swimming by a practical swimmer and a guide to the novice as well as the expert showing the easiest methods of learning to swim, dive and float, various kinds of strokes, with directions and illustrations for acquiring the crawl and trudge-crawl strokes. Also a chapter on modern life-saving, and one for women and girl swimmers.

"How to Swim: A Practical Manual of Swimming" by James H. Sterrett is an early 20th-century guide that teaches people of all skill levels how to swim, from beginners to experienced swimmers. Readers learn the right way to perform skills like swimming, diving, and floating. The book points out that swimming is more than just fun; it's a life skill everyone should learn. The author stresses why swimming is important for safety and fun, highlighting its growing popularity. He breaks down swimming into three key parts: timing, breathing, and relaxing. Readers will find simple advice, clear steps, and pictures to help them learn strokes like the breaststroke and crawl. Sterrett makes sure readers have what they need to swim well and with confidence.