Finders Keepers: A Tale of Archaeological Plunder and Obsession
by Craig Childs
Craig Childs explores the allure and consequences of archaeological plunder in this compelling nonfiction account. Examining the relationship between discovery, ownership, and obsession, the book considers what happens when the search for the past becomes inseparable from the desire to possess it.
About This Book
Finders Keepers: A Tale of Archaeological Plunder and Obsession explores the contentious world of archaeological discovery and artifact ownership.
Craig Childs focuses on the tension between finding the past and preserving its context.
The book considers how the pursuit of archaeological objects can develop into powerful obsession.
It offers a thought-provoking look at the motivations and consequences surrounding archaeological plunder.
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