Title: American Monsters: A History of Monster Lore, Legends, and Sightings in America
Author: Linda S. Godfrey
Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher / Penguin
Copyright: 2014
Format: Trade Paperback
Pages: 336 (approx.)
ISBN: 978-0-399-16554-2
Printed in: United States
Very Good used condition. Clean, solid copy with light shelf wear to the covers and edges. Minor corner and edge rubbing visible, including a small crease at the upper cover corner. Binding remains tight and pages are clean with no writing, highlighting, or missing pages noted.
Linda S. Godfrey was one of the most respected and prolific researchers of cryptids and unexplained creatures in North America. This volume serves as an excellent reference guide covering dozens of legendary creatures and regional monster reports from across the United States. A desirable title for collectors of cryptid, folklore, and Fortean literature.
From Bigfoot and the Jersey Devil to thunderbirds, sea serpents, phantom cats, and lesser-known regional creatures, American Monsters explores the rich history of monster legends throughout the United States. Drawing from folklore, historical records, newspaper archives, and eyewitness accounts, Linda Godfrey presents a state-by-state examination of America's most enduring cryptid mysteries.
Blending history, folklore, and modern investigations, this book offers both newcomers and longtime researchers an engaging overview of the creatures that continue to capture the imagination of witnesses and investigators alike.
A comprehensive cryptid reference from one of the field's most respected investigators. An excellent addition for readers interested in Bigfoot, strange creatures, regional legends, and the broader world of high strangeness.
Title: American Monsters: A History of Monster Lore, Legends, and Sightings in America
Author: Linda S. Godfrey
Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher / Penguin
Copyright: 2014
Format: Trade Paperback
Pages: 336 (approx.)
ISBN: 978-0-399-16554-2
Printed in: United States
Very Good used condition. Clean, solid copy with light shelf wear to the covers and edges. Minor corner and edge rubbing visible, including a small crease at the upper cover corner. Binding remains tight and pages are clean with no writing, highlighting, or missing pages noted.
Linda S. Godfrey was one of the most respected and prolific researchers of cryptids and unexplained creatures in North America. This volume serves as an excellent reference guide covering dozens of legendary creatures and regional monster reports from across the United States. A desirable title for collectors of cryptid, folklore, and Fortean literature.
From Bigfoot and the Jersey Devil to thunderbirds, sea serpents, phantom cats, and lesser-known regional creatures, American Monsters explores the rich history of monster legends throughout the United States. Drawing from folklore, historical records, newspaper archives, and eyewitness accounts, Linda Godfrey presents a state-by-state examination of America's most enduring cryptid mysteries.
Blending history, folklore, and modern investigations, this book offers both newcomers and longtime researchers an engaging overview of the creatures that continue to capture the imagination of witnesses and investigators alike.
A comprehensive cryptid reference from one of the field's most respected investigators. An excellent addition for readers interested in Bigfoot, strange creatures, regional legends, and the broader world of high strangeness.
