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The lost tribe of Coney Island : headhunters, Luna Park, and the man who pulled off the spectacle of the century Cover Image Book

The lost tribe of Coney Island : headhunters, Luna Park, and the man who pulled off the spectacle of the century / Claire Prentice.

Prentice, Claire (Journalist), (author.).

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  • ISBN: 9780544262287
  • ISBN: 054426228X
  • Physical Description: xxvi, 388 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Boston : New Harvest, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2014]

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
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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Subject: Hunt, Truman Knight.
Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.)
Igorot (Philippine people) > United States.
Exploitation.
Coney Island (New York, N.Y.) > History.
Luna Park (New York, N.Y.)

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