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Finders Keepers: A Tale of Archaeological Plunder and Obsession
Finders Keepers A Tale of Archaeological Plunder and Obsession Author:Craig Childs Beyond what most people think about archaeology--with its cleanly numbered dates, and discoveries--lies a vibrant and controversial realm of scientists, thieves, and contested land claims.�Now, in TRESPASS, Childs explores the field's transgressions against the cultures it tries to preserve and�pauses to ask: To whom does the past belong?�Writte... more »n in his trademark lyrical style,�this riveting book�carries readers directly into his adventures and discoveries, lifting the curtain on the ethical dilemmas and dark side of archaeology. It is a book about man and nature, remnants and memory, a dashing tale of crime and detection. In other words, this is a ghost story.« less