ISBN: 9780941214650 - salamander: the story of the mormon forgery murders (22 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Drawing from thousands of pages of police reports, court documents, interviews, letters, and diaries, Sillitoe's and Roberts's narrative cuts through the complexities of this famous crime investigation to deliver a gripping, Capote-esque tale. They embrace the details but lay them out systematically as seen through the eyes of the detectives, victims, and the perpetrator. The darkest secrets unravel gradually--allowing the reader fleeting glimpses of the infamous white salamander as it ducks in and out of its fabricator's head.What was the salamander letter and why were so many people determined to possess--and to conceal--it? Why was this one of the most unusual cases in American forensic history?A skilled con artist by anyone's assessment, Mark Hofmann eluded exposure by police and document authenticators--the FBI, Library of Congress, the LDS historical department, and polygraph experts--until George Throckmorton discovered the telltale microscopic alligatoring that was characteristic of the forgeries. What ensued was a suspense-ridden cat-and-mouse game between seasoned prosecutors and a clever, homicidal criminal. In the end, this story only verifies that some facts are indeed stranger than fiction.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Drawing from thousands of pages of police reports, court documents, interviews, letters, and diaries, Sillitoe's and Roberts's narrative cuts through the complexities of this famous crime investigation to deliver a gripping, Capote-esque tale. They embrace the details but lay them out systematically as seen through the eyes of the detectives, victims, and the perpetrator. The darkest secrets unravel gradually--allowing the reader fleeting glimpses of the infamous white salamander as it ducks in and out of its fabricator's head.What was the salamander letter and why were so many people determined to possess--and to conceal--it? Why was this one of the most unusual cases in American forensic history?A skilled con artist by anyone's assessment, Mark Hofmann eluded exposure by police and document authenticators--the FBI, Library of Congress, the LDS historical department, and polygraph experts--until George Throckmorton discovered the telltale microscopic alligatoring that was characteristic of the forgeries. What ensued was a suspense-ridden cat-and-mouse game between seasoned prosecutors and a clever, homicidal criminal. In the end, this story only verifies that some facts are indeed stranger than fiction.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Crisp, clean pages; no owners' marks; square, secure binding; hard cover shows only modest softening at spine ends. Dust jacket displays conspicuous fading along the spine, small edge tears at spine head and top rear, and little scuffs at corners, otherwise sound, unclipped, now protected in a clear sleeve. xiv, 556pp. incl. index.…

Zustand: Fine. *Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday, Nov. 9 (weekend SALE item)* first edition; 556 pp., hardcover, fine in a spine-faded dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Signature Books, 1988. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Signature Books, 1988. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good with tears to panels and light shelf/edgewear.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good-. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good+. 556 pages; B&W photographs. Few very minor, faint smudges on the exterior edges of textblock. DJ is price-clipped. Light shelf wear on DJ, and a few minor tears. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings.; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. 1st Edition (Unstated); No Printing Stated.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Later. Near fine in very good dust jacket. Hardcovers have dust jacket with light fraying.

1st edition. Large 8vo. [xiv] + 556pp. B/w. illustrations. Original cloth backed boards. Beige d/w. lettered in red, faded to spine, rubbed and chipped to edges. ISBN 0941214656 US$12.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First edition. Forensic analysis by George J. Throckmorton. 556pp. Illustrated from black and white photographs. Cocked spine and some page creasing else very good in a very good spine-faded dust jacket with creasing and edgewear. Advance review copy with publisher's material laid in.…

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

hardcover. Zustand: Gut. 556 Seiten; 9780941214650.3 Gewicht in Gramm: 2.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 556 pages. 9.00x6.20x1.50 inches. In Stock.