The last American man [sound recording]

Gilbert, Elizabeth, 1969-2018

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Gilbert explores what pushed men to settle the frontier West in the 19th century and delves into the history of American utopian communities. But her primary focus is on the fascinating true story of Eustace Conway, who left his comfortable suburban home at the age of 17 to move to the Appalachian Mountains, where for the last 20 years he has lived off the land. Conway's romantic character challenges all our assumptions about what it means to be a man today; he is a symbol of much that we fell our men should be, but rarely are. From his example, Gilbert delivers an intriguing exploration into the meaning of American manhood and - from the point of view of a woman - refracts masculine American identity in all its conflicting elements.