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The lost tribe of Coney Island: headhunters, Luna Park, and the man who pulled off the spectacle of the century
The lost tribe of Coney Island: headhunters, Luna Park, and the man who pulled off the spectacle of the century
Author
Prentice, Claire (Journalist)
Publisher
New Harvest
Publication Date
2014.
Language
English
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From one island to another
First steps
The journey from the tropics
The money men
Welcome to America
Making an entrance
Meeting Uncle Sam
Divided loyalties
Tribal life in the city
Head-hunting the star attraction
Unexpected arrivals
Another unwelcome visitor
The end of the American dream
Tall tales
Fighting for control
A break for freedom
Dear Dr. Hunt
A rival enters the fray
Memphis blues
Raising the alarm
A worthy opponent
Dr. Hunt, I presume
On the run
Luck be a lady
An ultimatum
Judgment day
Vanishing act
In the care of the government
A gentleman criminal
Trials and tribulations
A surprise reversal
The end of the line.
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Exploitation
Filippijnen
Hunt, Truman Knight
Igorot (Philippine people)
Igorot (Philippine people) -- United States
Louisiana Purchase Exposition -- (1904 : -- Saint Louis, Mo.)
Verenigde Staten
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9780544262287
054426228
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