Patriarchs, Brawlers, and Gentlemen: Manhood in the Civil War Era

Bodies in Blue Series. #1 of 4. In 1864, young Daniel Folsom was institutionalized for something that we might consider PTSD. In a letter home to his sister, he promised her, “I shall try and be a man.” Why was Daniel so concerned with his manhood? What did it mean to be a man during the Civil War era? In this episode, we talk about masculinity during the Civil War era. Find Sarah Handley-Cousins's new book Bodies in Blue: Disability in the Civil War North on Amazon, or at a library near you. Find Show notes and transcripts here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices