Witnesses From The Grave, The Stories Bones Tell

Witnesses From The Grave, The Stories Bones Tell by Christopher Joyce. Published by Little, Brown & Co, Boston, MA, 1991. 1st Stated Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: Fine in Good- DJ. ISBN 0316473995. LCCN 90-44068. By Christopher Joyce and Eric Stover. This book explores the work of forensic anthropology through the eyes of one of its foremost practitioners, Clyde Snow, and recounts his many adventures. Recounts the examination of the skull of Josef Mengele, his discovery of new evidence about Custer's last stand, his identification of the victims of Illinois serial killer John Wayne Gacy, and others. In this expertly spun scientific and political thriller, the story of Clyde Snow and his colorful youth in the Texas panhandle, is interwoven with a grimly fascinating history of forensic anthropology and an engrossing exploration of the techniques that scientist use to breathe life into bones. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 333 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 13165.