The Feather Thief

The Feather Thief explores the bizarre heist of hundreds of rare bird specimens from one of the largest ornithological collections in the world. This gripping true story follows the obsession of the fly-tier community with the Victorian art of salmon fly-tying, and the lengths they will go to acquire the most gorgeous feathers. Author Kirk Wallace Johnson delves into the strange case of the feather thief, and his years-long, worldwide investigation to understand the motives behind this shocking crime. This book is a fascinating exploration of obsession, man's destructive instinct, and one man's relentless pursuit of justice.