The latest episode of Kaatscast delves into the transformative period of the 1830s in the United States, marked by mass enfranchisement and significant demographic changes. The focus narrows to New York’s Anti-Rent War (1839-1845), a period of political violence rooted in immigration anxiety and financial distress.
Literary correspondent Rebecca Rego Barry interviews author Jennifer Kabat about her new book, The Eighth Moon (Milkweed Editions, 2024), which explores the Anti-Rent War and its legacy in the Catskills and beyond.
Kabat shares her research process, the radical political history she uncovered, and personal anecdotes about moving from London to the Catskills. The conversation evaluates the parallels between past and present political climates, culminating in a discussion about belonging and rebellion in rural America.
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