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Author Anonymous
Title Biographical sketch of Millie Christine, the Carolina Twin : Surnamed the Two-headed Nightingale and the Eighth Wonder of the World
Alternate Title Millie Christina, the Carolina Twin, born in Columbus Co., North Carolina, July 11, 1851
Original Publication Cincinnati: Hennegan & Co., 1912.
Credits Fay Dunn and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Biographical Sketch of Millie Christine, the Carolina Twin: Surnamed the Two-Headed Nightingale, and the Eighth Wonder of the World" is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. It chronicles the life of Millie Christine, a unique individual born with two heads, who gained fame and captivated audiences around the world. The book presents her story as a remarkable blend of entertainment and curiosity, exploring her extraordinary nature and the societal implications of her condition. The narrative reveals Millie Christine’s beginnings as a dual woman born to enslaved parents in North Carolina. From her early life, Millie becomes a subject of fascination and exploitation, leading to her eventual participation in exhibitions across the United States and Europe. Despite facing challenges such as abduction and health issues, she thrives under the care of her guardians, mastering several languages and honing her singing and dancing talents. The book also includes medical examinations that attest to her unique physiology and celebrates her remarkable abilities, ultimately portraying Millie Christine as a figure of resilience and a symbol of the extraordinary aspects of human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
LoC Class QM: Science: Human anatomy
Subject Enslaved persons -- North Carolina -- Biography
Subject African Americans -- North Carolina -- Biography
Subject McCoy, Millie, 1851-1912
Subject McCoy, Christine, 1851-1912
Subject Conjoined twins -- North Carolina -- Biography
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EBook-No. 73204
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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