| Description |
xii, 254 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-246) and index. |
| Contents |
"The friend of my bosom": a Philadelphian love story -- "A settled portion of my happiness": friendship, sentiment, and eighteenth-century manhood -- "The best blessing we know": male love and spiritual communion in early America -- "A band of brothers": fraternal love in the Continental Army -- "The overflowing of friendship": friends, brothers, and citizens in a republic of sympathy. |
| Subject |
Men -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
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Men. |
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United States. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
18th century |
| Subject |
Male friendship -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
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Male friendship. |
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United States -- Social life and customs -- 1775-1783.
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Manners and customs. |
| Chronological Term |
1775-1783 |
| Subject |
Men. |
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Men's friendships. |
| ISBN |
0801891205 hardcover alkaline paper |
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9780801891205 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0801862949 |
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9780801862946 |
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