F. Scott Fitzgerald thought his fellow writer and (sometimes) friend Ernest Hemingway possessed the most dynamic personality in the world and “always longed to absorb into himself some of the qualities that made Ernest attractive.” Other friends and observers of Hemingway remarked on the “strange power of his presence,” his “poise and strength,” and a […]| The Art of Manliness
Editor’s note: Throughout Ernest Hemingway’s life, he maintained a love for the outdoors and for outdoor pursuits. This love was inculcated early, as his father took him into the woods as soon as he was able to walk, and taught Ernest the rudiments of hunting and fishing when the boy was only a toddler. Hemingway […]| The Art of Manliness
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in July 2018. When Ernest Hemingway was working on the manuscript of a book about his safari in Africa, […]| The Art of Manliness
if there is one man who deserves an immense amount of trust, it is Hemingway himself. So I set about to re-create his recipe, exactly as it was written.| The Art of Manliness
As a reader, L’Amour’s only match may have been TR himself. The writer had a library of over 10,000 books, and averaged reading 100-120 books per year| The Art of Manliness
Above: Accidentally pulling a skylight onto his head in his 20s left a permanent welt that lasted for the rest of Hemingway’s life; it also gave him one of the many serious concussions he suffered over the years, which may have given him a traumatic brain injury, which may in turn partly explain some of […]| The Art of Manliness
Here is Thomas Jefferson's recommended reading list based on numerous letters he wrote throughout his book-filled life.| The Art of Manliness
Thoreau’s morning reading prepared his mind to observe nature more keenly and draw deeper lessons from the landscape.| The Art of Manliness
Shackleton's field library contained quite a mix of genres, including encyclopedias, novels, poetry, and accounts of other polar expeditions.| The Art of Manliness
While many of America’s presidents came from prominent, educated homes, one of our most famous -- Abraham Lincoln -- did not. So he became consummate autodidact.| The Art of Manliness
Let’s take a look at the reading life of Bruce Lee, followed by some titles he’s known to have read, enjoyed, and learned from.| The Art of Manliness
