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ByKathryn Grover
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“If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Focusing on the period from 1830-1940, this collection of essays by six distinguished historians explores American' fascination with health and sport, a preoccupation that continues even today in the current diet and fitness craze.Other topics explored include changing attitudes toward fitness and wellness, how advertising reflected health concerns, iron as a symbol of vitality and strength, the increasing specialization of foods, and the advent of organized and competitive sports.
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