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The Apparitionists
A Tale of Phantoms, Fraud, Photography, and the Man Who Captured Lincoln's Ghost
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- 352 pages
- Reading time
- 13 hours
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Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, the narrative explores the intriguing life of William Mumler, a spirit photographer who captivated the nation with his ghostly portraits. His ability to capture the apparitions of deceased loved ones alongside living subjects made him a sensational figure, attracting the attention of prominent individuals, including Mary Todd Lincoln. The book delves into the intersection of art, belief, and the cultural landscape of a transformative era in American history.
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The Apparitionists, Peter Manseau
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Apparitionists
- Subtitle
- A Tale of Phantoms, Fraud, Photography, and the Man Who Captured Lincoln's Ghost
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Manseau
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781328557063
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, the narrative explores the intriguing life of William Mumler, a spirit photographer who captivated the nation with his ghostly portraits. His ability to capture the apparitions of deceased loved ones alongside living subjects made him a sensational figure, attracting the attention of prominent individuals, including Mary Todd Lincoln. The book delves into the intersection of art, belief, and the cultural landscape of a transformative era in American history.