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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.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 73204
Published: Mar 19, 2024
Downloads: 91
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: America: United States
LoCC: Science: Human anatomy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 73204
Published: Mar 19, 2024
Downloads: 91
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: America: United States
LoCC: Science: Human anatomy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.