Manly Health and Training

Discover Walt Whitman's nearly forgotten health manifesto, "Manly Health and Training," a 19th-century series of essays written under his pseudonym that offers timeless advice on physical wellness and holistic well-being. Buried for over 150 years and recently rediscovered, this fifty-seven-thousand-word work includes practical recommendations on diet, exercise, sleep, and daily rituals, all enriched with Whitmanic aphorisms and artwork. Offering unique insight into Whitman's life and philosophies, the book explores ideas on manhood, bodily perfection, and health through a contemporary lens.