This book took me by surprise, I did not expect such a good story, the title of the book drew me in. For that I am happy.
Intermixing two different worlds in two different times,The Feather Thief is a true-crime book by Kirk Wallace Johnson. It tells the story of the 2009 theft of rare bird specimens from the British Natural History Museum by Edwin Rist, a young American flautist and avid fly-tier.
The book explores the world of Victorian feather collecting, the obsession with rare feathers in the fly-tying community, and the consequences of the heist for science and conservation. Johnson weaves together history, natural science, and a detective narrative to examine the allure of obsession and the impact of one crime on the scientific community.
Booknook measurements: Height 11.5 - 9.5" in height, 5.5 inches wide and 8.5 inches in depth.
This is intended to be a keepsake, night light, not a toy, please keep out of reach of children under twelve (12). The small parts are glued into the diorama but can be pried away with the right amount of pressure or a suitable tool.
I created the entire diorama on my own, following my own journey of discovery.
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