The Lost Tribe of Coney Island : : Headhunters, Luna Park, and the man who Pulled off the Spectacle of the Century
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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 -- Headhunting 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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PUBLISHED
Boston : New Harvest, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2014]
Year Published: 2014
Description: xxvi, 388 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780544262287
054426228X
SUBJECTS
Hunt, Truman Knight.
Louisiana Purchase Exposition -- (1904 : -- Saint Louis, Mo.)
Igorot (Philippine people)
Exploitation.