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Exploring the intersection of American boyhood and frontier mythology, the narrative delves into how ideals of masculinity influenced societal views during a transformative era. By analyzing Horace Greeley's call to "Go West," the book examines the perceptions of raising boys as crucial to the nation's future. It highlights the complex relationship between evolving notions of identity, character, and progress in the context of American history, revealing how these narratives both clashed and complemented each other.
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Frontiers of Boyhood, Martin Woodside
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Frontiers of Boyhood
- Subtitle
- Imagining America, Past and Future
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Martin Woodside
- Publisher
- University of Oklahoma Press
- Publisher
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 252
- ISBN13
- 9780806164762
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of American boyhood and frontier mythology, the narrative delves into how ideals of masculinity influenced societal views during a transformative era. By analyzing Horace Greeley's call to "Go West," the book examines the perceptions of raising boys as crucial to the nation's future. It highlights the complex relationship between evolving notions of identity, character, and progress in the context of American history, revealing how these narratives both clashed and complemented each other.