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For years, scientists and researchers have studied, speculated about, and searched for an enigmatic creature that is legendary in the annals of American folklore. Now, learn the truth about... BIGFOOT! In this fascinating and comprehensive look at the fact, fiction, and fable of the North American "Sasquatch," award-winning author Loren Coleman takes readers on a journey into America's biggest mystery -- could an unrecognized "ape" be living in our midst? Drawing on over forty years of investigations, interviews, and fieldwork on these incredible beasts, Coleman explores the modern debates about these powerful, ape-like creatures, why they have remained a mystery for so long, and what we can learn about ourselves from these animals, our nearest cousins! From reports of Bigfoot's existence found in ancient Native American traditions, to the controversial Patterson-Gimlin film of a Bigfoot in the wild, to today's Internet sites that record the sightings almost as soon as they occur, Coleman uncovers the past, explains the present, and considers the future of one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in the natural world.
The ultimate quest for the world's most mysterious creatures The Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman -- these are the names of the elusive beasts that have caught the eye and captured the imaginations of people around the world for centuries. Recently, tales of these "monsters" have been corroborated by an increase in sightings, and out of these legends a new science has been born: cryptozoology -- the study of hidden animals. Cryptozoology A to Z, the first encyclopedia of its kind, contains nearly two hundred entries, including cryptids (the name given to these unusual beasts), new animal finds, and the explorers and scientists who search for them. Loren Coleman, one of the world's leading cryptozoologists, teams up with Jerome Clark, editor and author of several encyclopedias, to provide these definitive descriptions and many never-before-published drawings and photographs from eyewitnesses' detailed accounts. Full of insights into the methods of these scientists, exciting tales of discovery, and the history and evolution of this field, Cryptozoology A to Z is the most complete reference ever of the newest zoological science.
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Bigfoot in Maine (Hardcover)
Michelle Souliere; Introduction by Loren Coleman
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Discovery Miles 8 070
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Eclectic British scholar SABINE BARING-GOULD (1834-1924) inspired
My Fair Lady, wrote the hymn "Onward Christian Soldiers," and
published more than five hundred literary works. Among his foremost
folkloric studies is 1865's The Book of Werewolves, the first
serious academic study of the shape-shifters of mythological lore.
"This work is the most frequently cited early study of lycanthropy
and is regarded by most scholars as the foundation work in the
field," says cryptozoologist Loren Coleman in his new introduction.
"The Book of Werewolves was so visionary that it foresaw that
future discussions within werewolf studies would necessarily travel
down many side paths. Indeed, midway through The Book of
Werewolves, Baring-Gould treks into the shadowy world of crimes
vaguely connected to werewolves, including serial murders, grave
desecration, and cannibalism." This new edition, complete with the
original illustrations, is part of Cosimo's Loren Coleman Presents
series. LOREN COLEMAN is author of numerous books of cryptozoology,
including Bigfoot : The True Story of Apes in America and Mothman
and Other Curious Encounters.
Bestselling author and noted cryptozoologist Loren Coleman set out
on the ultimate mission: to uncover the fun and intriguing
phenomena that exist right here in the United States. In
"Mysterious America, " a fun and compulsively readable guidebook to
America's most popular local legends, he prepares readers for their
own adventure -- where to find the unbelievable spectacles on their
journey, including:
Phantom panthers haunting eastern North America
Bay State ghosts and spirits
Mad gassers in Illinois
Champ, the famous Lake Champlain monster
The Minnesota Iceman
The Missouri Momo and the infamous Eastern Bigfoot
And many more!
Coleman's witty insight and astonishing experiences will
captivate followers of Charles Fort and just-plain-curious readers
alike. For, as Coleman frankly reveals, these strange creatures and
unimaginable wonders may lie just beyond your own backyard....
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