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“Custer is trying to cheer himself up by reading The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton, which is described as a mad book to have taken on a frontier expedition.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Custer's mental state
For: Listeners interested in historical psychology
Key quote: “he's trying to cheer himself up and he's trying to by reading the anatomy of melancholy by robert burton”
The host mentions 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' as a reflection of Custer's troubled mental state during a challenging expedition. It serves to illustrate how Custer's choice of reading material contrasts with the harsh realities he faces, highlighting his descent into despair.