The United States of Cryptids

The United States of Cryptids
Author: J. W. Ocker
Publisher: Quirk Books
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 168369323X

Meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to Mothman and beyond! Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of these creatures and investigates the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids. Readers will learn about: • Batsquatch of Washington, a winged bigfoot that is said to have emerged from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens • Nain Rouge of Michigan, a fierce red goblin that has been spotted before every major city disaster in Detroit • Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia, a robotic extraterrestrial that crash-landed in rural Appalachia • Lizard Man of South Carolina, a reptilian mutant that attacked a teenager in the summer of 1988 • Glocester Ghoul of Rhode Island, a fire-breathing dragon that guards a hoard of pirate treasure • And many more! Whether you believe in bigfoot or not, this fully illustrated compendium is a fun, frightening, fascinating tour through American folklore and history, exploring the stories we tell about monsters and what those stories say about us.

American Cryptids

American Cryptids
Author: Kenney W. Irish
Publisher: Beyond the Fray Publishing
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2021-01-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781954528017

Welcome to the United States of Cryptids...please enjoy your stay Each year across the United States, there are mysterious and unexplainable firsthand encounters by average people. These encounters beg the question, do monsters exist? From east to west across the US, professionals are actively researching these encounters to prove once and for all that these creatures do exist. American Cryptids takes you on a journey across the country, visiting each state along the way. On this adventure, renowned 'cryptopunkologist', Kenney W. Irish, details historical data of each state, details Native American lore and chilling creature encounters with such cryptids as Sasquatch, Mothman, and Champ the Lake Champlain Monster to name a few.

Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology

Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology
Author: Michael Newton
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 585
Release: 2016-10-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0786491531

On every continent and in every nation, animals unrecognized by modern science are reported on a daily basis. People passionately pursue these creatures--the name given to their field of study is cryptozoology. Coined in the 1950s, the term literally means the science of hidden animals. When the International Society of Cryptozoology (ISC) was formed in 1982, the founders declared that the branch of science is also concerned with "the possible existence of known animals in areas where they are not supposed to occur (either now or in the past) as well as the unknown persistence of presumed extinct animals to the present time or to the recent past...what makes an animal of interest to cryptology is that it is unexpected." This reference work presents a "flesh and blood" view of cryptozoology. Here, 2,744 entries are listed, the majority of which each describe one specific creature or type of creature. Other entries cover 742 places where unnamed cryptids are said to appear; profiles of 77 groups and 112 individuals who have contributed to the field; descriptions of objects and events important to the subject; and essays on cryptotourism and hoaxes, for example. Appendices offer a timeline of zoological discoveries, annotated lists of movies and television series with cryptozoological themes, a list of crypto-fiction titles and a list of Internet websites devoted to cryptozoology.

Cryptozoology A To Z

Cryptozoology A To Z
Author: Loren Coleman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1439147795

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.

Cryptid Creatures

Cryptid Creatures
Author: Kelly Milner Halls
Publisher: Little Bigfoot
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2019
Genre: JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN: 9781725447936

"Cryptozoology is the study of mysterious creatures that fall between the realm of real and imaginary on the scientific spectrum. Cryptid Creatures: A Field Guide offers a closer look at fifty of these amazing creatures, examining the best possible evidence for each, including scientific papers, magazine and newspaper articles, and credible eyewitness accounts. The fifty cryptids are arranged in order alphabetically, and in addition to speculative illustrations, include details like when they were first reported, whether they are terrestrial, aerial, or aquatic, and each have a reality rating of 1 to 6, in which 1 means that the cryptid has been confirmed as a hoax, and 6 means the cryptid has been proven as real. This page-turning guide will inspire curious readers to investigate more on their own, and maybe even help to prove if a cryptid is a hoax or is real." --

Tales of the Cryptids

Tales of the Cryptids
Author: Kelly Milner Halls
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1581960492

Describes animals and monsters whose existence is in doubt, providing information on where and when they were sighted, the research being done about these creatures, and their supposed physical characteristics and behaviors.

Abominable Science

Abominable Science
Author: Daniel Loxton
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2013-09-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0231153201

Presents arguments for and against the existence of five notable cryptids and challenges the pseudoscience that furthers their legendary statuses, while providing an exploration of the nature and subculture of cryptozoology.

A Guide to Sky Monsters

A Guide to Sky Monsters
Author: T. S. Mart
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2021-05-25
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1684351278

When a dark shadow passes overhead, do you stop? Or do you run? Infamous sky monsters have haunted our imaginations for centuries. The Thunderbird, steeped in Native American folklore, supposedly controls evil by throwing lightning. The Jersey Devil is said to roam the Pine Barrens of South Jersey, terrorizing anyone who crosses its path. And the cryptic warnings of Mothman have worried residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, since the 1960s. In A Guide to Sky Monsters: Thunderbirds, the Jersey Devil, Mothman, and Other Flying Cryptids, authors T. S. Mart and Mel Cabre introduce 20 flying cryptids with legends that span the United States. With 70 hand-drawn illustrations, A Guide to Sky Monsters details our fascination with these creatures and describes both historical evidence found in the fossil record and the specifics of modern-day sightings. By studying the fact, fiction, and pop culture surrounding these notorious beasts, Mart and Cabre help us lean into the question, "What if?" A Guide to Sky Monsters, perfect for the believer and skeptic alike, addresses the wider truths about flying cryptids and leaves us all to wonder whether that breeze was the wind or a wing.

Kentucky Cryptids

Kentucky Cryptids
Author: Lori Coffey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2018-11-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781729139943

Take a trip down Kentucky's back trails and discover why Kentucky ranks at the top of the list for unexplained creatures. You will learn about special characteristics of the Kentucky Bigfoot. Discover why many outdoorsmen are avoiding Kentucky's lakes. Learn what "extinct" creatures may still roam in the Kentucky wilderness. You will know why frightened campers have fled Kentucky's forests. What may be the reason so many drowning victims are never recovered from the Ohio River. Learn about Kentucky's long history of werewolf encounters. These and may other fascinating facts are contained in KENTUCKY CRYPTIDS: Monsters of the Bluegrass State.