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

Tells the story of how Truman K. Hunt brought a group of tribespeople to America from the Philippines to be displayed, how his publicity stunts made the show a national sensation, and how his issues with the law forced him to go on the run with the tribe across America.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Prentice, Claire (Journalist) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston ; New York : New Harvest, 2014.
Subjects:
Igorot (Philippine people) > United States.
Exploitation.
Louisiana Purchase Exposition > (1904 : > Saint Louis, Mo.)
Hunt, Truman Knight.
Table of Contents:
  • 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.