The lost tribe of Coney Island
Subtitle: headhunters, Luna Park, and the man who pulled off the spectacle of the century
By: Claire Prentice
Publisher: New Harvest
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 388
ISBN-13: 9780544262287
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Igorot (Philippine people); Exploitation; Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.)
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-370) and index.
Table of contents: title: From one island to another; title: First steps; title: The journey from the tropics; title: The money men; title: Welcome to America; title: Making an entrance; title: Meeting Uncle Sam; title: Divided loyalties; title: Tribal life in the city; title: Head-hunting the star attraction; title: Unexpected arrivals; title: Another unwelcome visitor; title: The end of the American dream; title: Tall tales; title: Fighting for control; title: A break for freedom; title: Dear Dr. Hunt; title: A rival enters the fray; title: Memphis blues; title: Raising the alarm; title: A worthy opponent; title: Dr. Hunt, I presume; title: On the run; title: Luck be a lady; title: An ultimatum; title: Judgment day; title: Vanishing act; title: In the care of the government; title: A gentleman criminal; title: Trials and tribulations; title: A surprise reversal; title: The end of the line.