A rollicking true-crime adventure and a thought-provoking exploration of the human drive to possess natural beauty for readers of The Stranger in the Woods, The Lost City of Z, and The Orchid Thief.
"One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever."--Christian Science Monitor "Fascinating from the first page to the last-you won't be able to put it down."--Southern Living A rollicking true-crime adventure and a thought-provoking exploration of the human drive to…
"On a cool June evening in 2009, after performing a concert at London's Royal Academy of Music, twenty-year-old 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 …
First ever photographic and illustrated guide to the unusual and beautiful feathers used in salmon fly patterns, some common, others rare. In addition to macro photos of individual feathers and striking portraits of complete capes, Allison McClay’s classic portraits of birds in …
Trout anglers of all skill levels can easily make these 100 popular and effective trout flies. All fly-tying procedures are well illustrated, providing a sound base for the projects listed. Text includes lists of all materials and step-by-step instructions. Tying Trout Flies inc…