Charlotte Observer: Book looks at Siamese Twins' impact on American life and culture

Release Date: May 16, 2011 This content is archived.

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An article in the Charlotte Observer about the 200th anniversary of the birth of Siamese Twins Chang and Eng Bunker and a reunion in July that will bring together descendents of the twins -- there are about 1,500 of them -- reports as part of the reunion, Cynthia Wu, assistant professor of American studies, will present new research into a book she's writing on the twins' impact on American literature and culture.

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