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The Deck of the Crescent City

Epic poem by William Giles Dix

An Englishwoman's experience in America

Englishwoman Marianne Finch's account of travels in America, where she saw the Aztec Children on display in Boston in 1851

Lilliput in London

Account of the Aztec Children in London that expresses disbelief at the claims that they are a distinct race of people.

llustrated memoir of an eventful expedition into
Central America :resulting in the discovery of the idolatrous city of Iximaya, in an unexplored region, and the possession of two remarkable Aztec Children

Reprint of the Velazquez narrative in London, dedicated to Prince Albert; includes new information about how they were presented to the British…

Life of the Living Aztec Children

Illustrated narrative, account from newspapers; description of African Earthmen, Who Is It?, and other freak show performers.

Catalogue or guide book of Barnum's American Museum, New York
: Containing descriptions and illustrations of the various wonders
and curiosities of the immense establishment, which have been
collected during the last half century from every quarter of the
globe.

Illustrated volume of Barnum Museum features

Comparative physiognomy; or, Resemblances between men and
animals. By James W. Redfield... Illustrated by 330 engravingsJ

Physiognomy study comparing Maximo and Bartola to mice

Struggles and triumphs : or, Forty years' recollections of P.T. Barnum
/ written by himself.

Recollection of how Maximo and Bartola were part of a menagerie presented to Prince Albert when he visited New York.

History of the American Stage

Entry addressed as "The Aztec Children" detailing their origin, physique, and wedding.