Johnson, Kirk Wallace
The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099510666
- author:
- Johnson, Kirk Wallace
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Windmill Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, True Crime, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Feather Thief: A Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk Wallace Johnson In 2009, a remarkable theft took place at the Natural History Museum in Tring. Edwin Rist, a young musician, broke into the museum and stole as many rare bird specimens as he could carry. The crime was baffling - what would drive someone to steal dead birds? Kirk Wallace Johnson's investigation into the heist led him on a worldwide journey, delving into the secretive world of salmon fly-tying. He uncovered a complex web of obsession and deception that raised more questions than answers about Rist's motivations. This book is a gripping true crime story that explores the intersection of art, nature, and human psychology.
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