George F. Jowett was one of the first to offer strength correspondence courses to people at a time when there really were relatively few gymnasiums. He was born December 23, 1891 in England and lived there until 1911 when he immigrated to Canada. In 1923 he moved to Pittsburgh and then Scranton, Pennsylvania where he established the Jowett Institute of Physical Culture. Also in the early 1920s, Jowett and Ottley Coulter formed the American Continental Weightlifting Association to standardize records. These are a small assortment of his training pamphlets.

The Apollo System of Physical Culture

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The Body Builder 1928

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The Body Builder

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Strong Man Stunts Made Easy 1938

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How to Knock ‘Em Cold 1943

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How to Mold A Mighty Arm 1938

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How to Mold A Mighty Chest 1938

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How to Mold A Mighty Back 1938

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How to Mold A Mighty Grip 1938

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How to Mold Mighty Legs 1938

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The Science of Exercise Specialization 1938

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How to Achieve Nerves of Steel Muscles Like Iron

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