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The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century,Used
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As heard on NPRs This American Life?bsorbing . . . Though its nonfiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.?Maureen Corrigan, NPR? Fresh Air?ne of the most peculiar and memorable truecrime books ever.?Christian Science MonitorA rollicking truecrime adventure and a captivating journey into an underground world of fanatical flytiers and plume peddlers, for readers of The Stranger in the Woods, The Lost City of Z, and The Orchid Thief.On a cool June evening in 2009, after performing a concert at Londons Royal Academy of Music, twentyyearold American flautist Edwin Rist boarded a train for a suburban outpost of the British Museum of Natural History. Home to one of the largest ornithological collections in the world, the Tring museum was full of rare bird specimens whose gorgeous feathers were worth staggering amounts of money to the men who shared Edwins obsession: the Victorian art of salmon flytying. Once inside the museum, the champion flytier grabbed hundreds of bird skinssome collected 150 years earlier by a contemporary of Darwins, Alfred Russel Wallace, whod risked everything to gather themand escaped into the darkness.Two years later, Kirk Wallace Johnson was waist high in a river in northern New Mexico when his flyfishing guide told him about the heist. He was soon consumed by the strange case of the feather thief. What would possess a person to steal dead birds? Had Edwin paid the price for his crime? What became of the missing skins? In his search for answers, Johnson was catapulted into a yearslong, worldwide investigation. The gripping story of a bizarre and shocking crime, and one mans relentless pursuit of justice, The Feather Thief is also a fascinating exploration of obsession, and mans destructive instinct to harvest the beauty of nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Feather Thief'? A: 'The Feather Thief' explores the themes of obsession, crime, and the value of natural history, focusing on a true story involving the theft of rare bird specimens.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Feather Thief'? A: The author of 'The Feather Thief' is Kirk Wallace Johnson, who delves into the intricacies of the true-crime story surrounding the feather heist.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Feather Thief'? A: 'The Feather Thief' is categorized as a true crime book, combining elements of adventure and investigative journalism.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Feather Thief' have? A: 'The Feather Thief' contains 320 pages, providing an in-depth look at the events and motivations behind the theft.
- Q: When was 'The Feather Thief' published? A: 'The Feather Thief' was published on April 24, 2018.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Feather Thief'? A: 'The Feather Thief' is available in hardcover binding, offering durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: Is 'The Feather Thief' suitable for readers interested in nature and crime? A: Yes, 'The Feather Thief' appeals to readers interested in both nature and crime, as it intertwines the beauty of natural history with the intrigue of criminal behavior.
- Q: Can 'The Feather Thief' be considered a thriller? A: 'The Feather Thief' contains elements of a thriller, as it presents a gripping narrative filled with suspense and mystery surrounding the heist.
- Q: What kind of research did the author conduct for 'The Feather Thief'? A: Kirk Wallace Johnson conducted extensive research involving interviews and investigations to uncover the full story behind the feather theft.
- Q: Is 'The Feather Thief' part of a series or a standalone book? A: 'The Feather Thief' is a standalone book, focusing solely on the true story of the feather heist.