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George F Jowett Books

GEORGE F. JOWETT - Man of many talents, leading pioneer of organized weightlifting in the United States. Founder and President of American Continental Weight-Lifters (ACWL), key figure in convincing the AAU to adopt Olympic weight lifting as a official amateur sport in the USA. Editor of Strength magazine from 1925 to 1927, author of many books and booklets relating to the strength field, the best being "The Key to Might and Muscle." Jowett published his own magazine "The Bodybuilder" from 1936 to 1937 (10 issues), George also peddled a very successful physical culture course (Jowett's Body Sculpture). He advised both Bob Hoffman and Joe Weider in the early days of their magazines. Man of immense strength and muscular power, in some circles considered "The Father of American Weightlifting." George F Jowett was born in the UK December 23, 1891 and died in Canada July 11, 1969.

THE KEY TO MIGHT AND MUSCLE - BY GEORGE F JOWETT

"Just sit down a few moments and question yourself honestly. Search your heart thoroughly, and I am sure you will agree with me that there is much to be improved in yourself. Even if you are athletic, you can never keep up the standard of fitness unless you stick to a few minutes of practice. It amply repays you for the time spent. I never regret the many hours devoted to this practice. It meant a new lease of life to me, and as I draw this chapter to a close let me say that such splendid specimens of humanity as Sandow, Maxick, and Pullum all traversed the same road to secure what they got. They were not miracles, although it may appear so. Just remember them, and let their lives inspire you, as I was inspired. Everybody has the same chance, and the man who is normally healthy, really, has no obstacles to face. Perseverance, patience and determination will be repaid in untold wealth, health, strength, self-reliance and fortitude."
- George F. Jowett

George F. Jowett was a famous strongman, coach, and writer. This was one of the most extensive books ever written on the subjects of strength and weight training at the time. It is still one of the most influential books ever written on these subjects.

THE STRONGEST MAN THAT EVER LIVED - BY GEORGE F JOWETT

(The book is about the life of the great Canadian strongman Louis Cyr) ... "So, dear strength lover, because my creed is yours, I have drawn together the golden threads of a great man's life and spun the web of his story within these pages. The manner in which this book is written is entirely a new departure in strong-man journalism. I have bared my soul and purposely scorned the reins of conventional writing by giving full sway to my exultations, and perhaps to a few lamentations, but not many, as there is so little reason for them, especially when we consider that all things happen for the best. If I have in places appeared too abandon and let the fire of my song run riot, forgive me, remember I am human and that my strength is my weakness, for I love the God-made man even as you do. As you read through these pages, I hope you will feel the throbs of excitement that I have lived. The straining at the leash of a restless spirit as mine has been, the enveloping passion to shout and hurl sky-high your hat like a baseball fan, as you visualize our hero crash through the battle line to victory. I want you to see this man as I have seen him, sweaty, palpitating, sometimes bloody, but with a triumphant eye as he looked over his battlefields. I only hope you will like this book and inspire others to possess it, so that this volume will be the first of many to fire your soul and urge you to beautify your body even as my other book so instructs and guides". - The Author, GEORGE F. JOWETT.

HOW TO MOLD A MIGHTY ARM - BY GEORGE F JOWETT

HOW TO MOLD A MIGHTY BACK - BY GEORGE F JOWETT

HOW TO MOLD A MIGHTY CHEST - BY GEORGE F JOWETT

MOLDING MIGHTY LEGS - BY GEORGE F JOWETT

STRONGMAN STUNTS MADE EASY - BY GEORGE F JOWETT

Grip Training Books

HOW TO DEVELOP A POWERFUL GRIP - BY EDWARD ASTON

DEVELOPING THE GRIP AND FOREARM - BY THOMAS INCH

WRESTLING CATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN STYLE - By E. HITCHCOCK AND R. NELLIGAN

Earle E Liederman Books

The Earle Liederman books and booklets are truly great and an excellent value for the price. Liederman's legacy gets short changed or is forgotten by most. He was one of the biggest names of his era. He is now very under-rated but is one of the best muscle writers ever! Some of the most famous iron game figures are actually terrible writers, but Liederman is the opposite. He is always an interesting and easy read. You may even feel a little sad when the book ends! Surprise yourself and discover the greatness of Liederman!