In this week's episode, Lesley talks with Dr. Louis Kaplan, a distinguished History Professor at the University of Toronto, as they delve into the captivating world of spirit photography in America. Prepare to uncover the origins of spirit photography, led by William Mumler, gain insights into the intricate process behind these photographs, and unravel the intriguing narrative of P.T. Barnum's mission to debunk spirit photographers.
Link to the book by Dr. Louis Kaplan:
www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/the-strange-case-of-william-mumler-spirit#:~:text=In%20the%201860s%2C%20William%20Mumler,the%20talk%20of%20the%20nation.

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