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The Book Thief: The True Crimes Of Daniel Spiegelman
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In The Spring Of 1994, Daniel Spiegelman Shinnied Up An Abandoned Book Lift In Columbia University'S Butler Library, Dismantled A Wall, Stole Books, Reassembled The Wall, And Snuck Back Down The Shaft. Over A Threemonth Period He Did This More Than A Dozen Times. He Eventually Escaped To Europe With Roughly $1.8 Million In Rare Books, Letters And Manuscripts. When He Was Caught In The Netherlands, He Tried To Avoid Extradition To The U.S. By Telling The Dutch Authorities He Was A Financier Of The Oklahoma City Bombingknowing They Wouldn'T Extradite Someone Facing The Death Penalty. Eventually, The Fbi Got Him Back To New York, Where He Finally Stood Trial For His Crimes. Including A Retelling Of The Crimes, Dialogue From The Court Transcripts, And Explanations Of The Legal Consequences And Intricacies, Mcdade Recounts All The Sordid Elements Of This True Crime Caper In Vivid Detail.In The Spring Of 1994, Daniel Spiegelman Shinnied Up An Abandoned Book Lift In Columbia University'S Butler Library, Dismantled A Wall, Stole Books, Reassembled The Wall, And Snuck Back Down The Shaft. Over A Threemonth Period He Did This More Than A Dozen Times. He Eventually Escaped To Europe With Roughly $1.8 Million In Rare Books, Letters And Manuscripts. When He Was Caught In The Netherlands, He Tried To Avoid Extradition To The U.S. By Telling The Dutch Authorities He Was A Financier Of The Oklahoma City Bombing Knowing They Wouldn'T Extradite Someone Facing The Death Penalty. Eventually, The Fbi Got Him Back To New York, Where He Finally Stood Trial For His Crimes.Four Years, Four Attorneys, One Determined Librarian, Numerous Court Appearances, And One Guilty Plea After The Initial Crime Took Place, A Federal Judge In The United States District Court For The Southern District Of New York Meted Out A Sentence That Ran Counter To The Plea Agreement, Nearly Doubling The Ordinary Sentence For A Crime Of That Magnitude. In So Doing, He Created A New Justification For Departure From Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Basing His Decision On The Potential Harm Inflicted On Society As A Whole By The Theft Of Rare And Unique Elements Of Our Cultural Heritage, Judge Kaplan Redefined The Value Of Such Rare Items And Justified His Sentencing By Determining The Value To Be Beyond The Monetary Realm. Mcdade Recounts All The Sordid Elements Of This Truecrime Caper In Vivid Detail, Presenting Readers With A Retelling Of The Crimes, Dialogue From The Court Transcripts, And Explanations Of The Legal Consequences And Intricacies. In Addition To The Significant, Overall Legal Themes, The Book Thief Describes Two Prison Escape Attempts, One Suicide Attempt, A Jailed Defense Lawyer, And The Aftermath Of This Unique And Interesting Case.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Book Thief: The True Crimes of Daniel Spiegelman'? A: 'The Book Thief' explores the true story of Daniel Spiegelman, who stole rare books from Columbia University's library in the 1990s, detailing his crimes and the subsequent legal consequences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Book Thief' is Travis McDade, who meticulously recounts the true crime events and legal intricacies surrounding the case.
- Q: What is the book's genre? A: 'The Book Thief' falls under the True Crime genre, providing readers with an in-depth look at a fascinating criminal case.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Book Thief' contains 181 pages, making it a concise yet informative read about the true crime incident.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel for readers.
- Q: When was 'The Book Thief' published? A: 'The Book Thief' was published on October 1, 2006.
- Q: Is 'The Book Thief' suitable for all ages? A: While the book is based on true events, it contains themes related to crime and legal proceedings, making it more suitable for mature readers.
- Q: What unique aspects of the legal case does the book cover? A: The book covers various aspects of the legal case, including courtroom dialogue, the sentencing of the criminal, and the broader implications on society regarding the theft of cultural heritage.
- Q: Can you summarize the crimes committed by Daniel Spiegelman? A: Daniel Spiegelman stole rare books and manuscripts from Columbia University's library over a three-month period, ultimately fleeing to Europe with approximately $1.8 million worth of stolen items.
- Q: What kind of readers would enjoy 'The Book Thief'? A: 'The Book Thief' is ideal for readers interested in true crime stories, legal dramas, and those who appreciate detailed accounts of real-life events.