The Last American Man

He had crossed the country in 103 days, setting, while he was at it, a world record.

From coast to coast, Americans of every conceivable background had looked up at Eustace Conway on his horse and said wistfully, “I wish I could do what you’re doing.”

And to every last citizen, Eustace had replied, “You can.”

(who today concedes that she has only herself to blame for not building an independent life from the man she worshipped)

broad facial bones and a strong mouth, wide-set and hooded dark eyes, and a long, arched nose.

You have reached a new milestone in your journey—one of outstanding accomplishment from long and hard work,” she wrote. “As one who best understands and appreciates the circumstances under which you attained a college degree with two major studies, I applaud and congratulate you with great pride and awe! But remember, education should be an ongoing process until you die. You have just done a great piece of groundwork—may you also seek wisdom which is greater than knowledge. I pray for God’s guidance, protection, and blessings on you as you continue your journey on this good earth. Your proud and devoted Mother.”

t. I will sacrifice for it

Consider, as a textbook example

Handsome, wise, brave, and eligible Natty Bumppo never marries, because if he did, he would have to leave his world of perfect solitude at the edge of the frontier, where he is always free.

learn how to endure physical pain

In wearing this most familiar nam

they ceaselessly strive to achieve physical, moral, and intellectual perfection