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American Monsters : A History of Monster Lore, Legends, and Sightings in America
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Overview
From pre-Columbian legends to modern-day eyewitness accounts, this comprehensive guide covers the history, sightings and lore surrounding the most mysterious monsters in America--including Bigfoot, the Jersey Devil, and more.
Bigfoot, the chupacabra, and thunderbirds aren't just figments of our overactive imaginations--according to thousands of eyewitnesses, they exist, in every corner of the United States. Throughout America's history, shocked onlookers have seen unbelievable creatures of every stripe--from sea serpents to apelike beings, giant bats to monkeymen--in every region. Author, investigator, and creature expert Linda S. Godfrey brings the same fearless reporting she lent to Real Wolfmen to this essential guide, using historical record, present-day news reports, and eyewitness interviews to examine this hidden menagerie of America's homegrown beasts.Details
- ISBN-13: 9780399165542
- ISBN-10: 0399165541
- Publisher: Tarcherperigee
- Publish Date: August 2014
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.85 pounds
- Page Count: 384
- Reading Level: Ages 18-UP
