Pastrana performing in Ambos Hall. References Mott's report and Pastrana as "the lowest link of humanity and the highest order of brutes." Also mentions Sepulveda with wordplay involving "hug" and "humbugging."
Quotes from pamphlet, Dr. Mott, and Dr. Brainerd, Questions term "hybrid," description of physical appearance. Concludes: "there is nothing uncommon in her person nor in her gait."
Source
The Southern Medical and Surgical Journal
Publisher
Hathi Trust
Date
1856
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pdf
Language
English
Type
Journal
Identifier
The Southern Medical and Surgical Journal. 12 (1856). 251-2. Link
Brief discussion of P.T. Barnum and Mr. Boon (showman associated with Pastrana's performance in Massachusetts). Inclusion of Dr. Mott's letter--but specifies that it was written by the son of the more esteemed Dr. Mott.
Source
American Medical Gazette and Journal of Health
Publisher
Hathi Trust
Date
1855
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