Browsing History B.A. Theses by Subject "Masculinity--United States--History--19th century"
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Around the World on a Bicycle: A Study of American Manhood 1884-1887
(2014-05-12)In 1886 Thomas Stevens became the first man to circle the globe on a bicycle. The feat was an amazing accomplishment for the time but his account is far more than just an interesting anecdote in history; his overall journey ... -
Transitions of Manhood: Eugene Shaw and Masculinity in the Late 1800s
(2009-07-14)This paper examines the life of Eugene Shaw, son of successful lumber baron Daniel Shaw, and dissects his life and accomplishments according to the definition of masculinity as of the mid to late 1800s. Through this ...