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The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors, and Conservationists

by Peter Laufer · 2006 · 288 pages

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A true tale of beauty and obsession, smugglers and scientists, and nature's most enigmatic creature.

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Subject
sciencetrue crime
Genre
crime
Themes
natureanimalsenvironment
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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