Winged Obsession: The Pursuit of the World's Most Notorious Butterfly Smuggler
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Book Overview
In the tradition of The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean comes Winged Obsession--a gripping, real-life thriller that exposes the seedy underbelly of illegal butterfly trading. An acclaimed mystery writer and respected journalist specializing in wildlife issues, author Jessica Speart tells an extraordinary but true tale of greed, obsession, and sexual temptation, masterfully chronicling the downfall of the "Indiana Jones of insects" through the determined...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0061772437
ISBN13:9780061772436
Release Date:April 2011
Publisher:William Morrow & Company
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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True story! Great read!
Published by Lori L , 10 months ago
A great read! Follows the journey of one notorious butterfly smuggler and the road to catching him. Also touches on other wildlife crimes. True story !
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