The first text on aquatic lifesaving in spain: Instruction on the way and means of succorring those who are drowning, or in danger, in the river of Seville (1773)
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sport history, aquatic lifesaving, Spain.Abstract
The aim of this research is to describe the content of the Instrucción sobre el modo y medios de socorrer a los que se ahogaren, o hallaren en peligro, en el río de Sevilla (1773). The introduction is dedicated to its justification and foundation, as well as to describe the source used. Secondly, the research is contextualised, both in time and space. Subsequently, the results are shown and analysed; such results outstand by the organization of the professionals involved in lifesaving and the distribution of tasks among them. The divers’ role has to be emphasised as direct predecessors of lifeguards. Finally, the conclusions are presented, stressing among others the necessity of researching other related primary sources, the scarce knowledge existing at the time regarding lifesaving tasks and the divers’ poor working conditions.
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