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The Two  -  The Story of The Original Siamese Twins

The Two - The Story of The Original Siamese Twins

The Two  -  The Story of The Original Siamese Twins

The Two - The Story of The Original Siamese Twins

by Wallace, Irving and Wallace, Amy

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ISBN 10
0304300411
ISBN 13
9780304300419
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London: Cassell, 1978. First UK edition. A near Fine unmarked copy with VG + complete dustjacket. The biography of the original Siamese Twins, Chang and Eng, who were born in 1811 in the village of Meklong, 60 miles west of Bangkok. Fated to spend their lives joined by a thick, fleshy ligament resembling an arm, 5 feet 6 inches long and 8 inches in circumference, that connected them at the base of their chests. Yet they could swim, perform gymnastic feats and lead relatively normal lives and in character they were dissimilar, Eng was quiet whilst Chang was hot tempered and quarrelsome. They were exploited by showmen, promoters and well wishers, loved (and made love) and searched in vain for the surgical miracle that would separate them and enable them to lead their individual lives. Chang's insistence on going to his own house in midwinter eventually led to the death both had feared, for Eng died, perhaps out of fear or shock, an hour after Chang's life ended. **** NOT EX LIB **** 23. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
003487
Title
The Two - The Story of The Original Siamese Twins
Author
Wallace, Irving and Wallace, Amy
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
First Edition
ISBN 10
0304300411
ISBN 13
9780304300419
Publisher
Cassell
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1978
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords
SIAMESE TWINS, CHANG AND ENG
Bookseller catalogs
Biography - General;

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