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Walt Whitman's Guide to Manly Health and Training

AUTHOR Whitman, Walt; Whitman, Walt; Whitman, Walt
PUBLISHER Ten Speed Press (04/04/2017)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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A giftable, illustrated collection of quotes and pithy advice--equal parts self-help and grooming guide--by quintessential American poet and writer Walt Whitman.

In 1858, famed American author Walt Whitman penned a series of newspaper columns under a pseudonym on the subject of "manly health and training," shortly before his landmark third edition of Leaves of Grass was published. Recently discovered for the first time in 150 years, the fascinating manifesto contains the renowned poet's advice and musings on topics such as diet, exercise, grooming, alcohol, dancing, sports, and more. This short collection presents more than 75 of his best quips, quotes, and extracts on healthy living, all in Whitman's signature lyrical prose style.

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ISBN-13: 9780399579486
ISBN-10: 0399579486
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 128
Carton Quantity: 52
Product Dimensions: 4.60 x 0.70 x 6.70 inches
Weight: 0.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CN
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BISAC Categories
Reference | Quotations
Reference | Personal & Practical Guides
Reference | Personal Growth - Success
Dewey Decimal: 613.042
Library of Congress Control Number: 2016045540
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A giftable, illustrated collection of quotes and pithy advice--equal parts self-help and grooming guide--by quintessential American poet and writer Walt Whitman.

In 1858, famed American author Walt Whitman penned a series of newspaper columns under a pseudonym on the subject of "manly health and training," shortly before his landmark third edition of Leaves of Grass was published. Recently discovered for the first time in 150 years, the fascinating manifesto contains the renowned poet's advice and musings on topics such as diet, exercise, grooming, alcohol, dancing, sports, and more. This short collection presents more than 75 of his best quips, quotes, and extracts on healthy living, all in Whitman's signature lyrical prose style.

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