Eng & Chang: The Original Siamese Twins

by David R. Collins

In the pages that follow, you will share in one of the most unusual stories ever recorded in history. Eng and Chang Bunker were born almost two centuries ago in the country of Siam, which is now called Thailand. At their birth the two baby boys were sentenced to die by order of Siam's king. Why? The two infants were joined together at the chest, and the king thought this was an evil sign. Death seemed an appropriate punishment.

Genres: Biography

112 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1994

About the author

David R. Collins is a published author and a narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of David R. Collins include George Washington Carver: Man's Slave Becomes God's Scientist, Cesar Chavez (Just the Facts Biographies), J. R. R. Tolkien (Just the Facts Biographies), and The Time Travelling Cat & the Tudor Treasure.

Reviews

[David Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eng & Chang: The Original Siamese Twinsby David R. Collins (Dillon Press 1994)(Biography). This slender volume is from the "People in Focus Book" series and provides a concise biography of the first set of conjoined twins to achieve world notoriety. Though joined at the chest for life, these two brothers married and raised large families in separate households in Mount Airy, North Carolina. They may not have been "one of a kind," but there surely aren't many like them! My rating: 7/10, finished 2/25/14.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fascinating tale of two children searching for happiness in a cruel world. Definitely one of the better books on sibling rivalry. :-)

[Shadylady · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent!