In this pod we discuss episodes 3 and 4 of the Apple TV+ limited series “Manhunt” about the hunt for John Wilkes Booth after the Lincoln assassination in 1865. We are joined by our friend and fellow public historian Rich Condon to discuss the show’s portrayal of the early stages of Reconstruction.
Rich Condon is a public historian who has previously worked at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort, South Carolina. He is the founder of Civil War Pittsburgh and a founding contributor to the Pennsylvania in the Civil War blog.
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In this show you’ll hear:
Our unvarnished opinions about Manhunt
Why reading the book while watching the series is almost never a good idea
Laments about too much artistic license used in some historical dramas
How this show does a fairly good job of showing the implications of Reconstruction
And more!
Our Postscripts this week:
Justin – Why We Love Baseball A History in 50 Moments by Joe Posnanski; Gaylord Perry and the Moon Landing
Rich – Lemuel Butler and Midland Cemetery
Jake – Taking Rich to his first NASCAR race in Richmond, VA
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