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North American Monsters

David J. Puglia
North American Monsters Book PDF

Author : David J. Puglia
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781646421602

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North American Monsters by David J. Puglia Pdf

Mining a mountain of folklore publications, North American Monsters unearths decades of notable monster research. Nineteen folkloristic case studies from the last half-century examine legendary monsters in their native habitats, focusing on ostensibly living creatures bound to specific geographic locales. A diverse cast of scholars contemplate these alluring creatures, feared and beloved by the communities that host them—the Jersey Devil gliding over the Pine Barrens, Lieby wriggling through Lake Lieberman, Char-Man stalking the Ojai Valley, and many, many more. Embracing local stories, beliefs, and traditions while neither promoting nor debunking, North American Monsters aspires to revive scholarly interest in local legendary monsters and creatures and to encourage folkloristic monster legend sleuthing.

The Field Guide to North American Monsters

W. Haden Blackman
The Field Guide to North American Monsters Book PDF

Author : W. Haden Blackman
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PSU:000033410920

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The Field Guide to North American Monsters by W. Haden Blackman Pdf

This unique field guide draws on modern sightings, folklore, urban legends, and mythology to give novices all they need to begin a fearless foray into the world of monsterology. 75 photos.

North American Lake Monsters

Nathan Ballingrud
North American Lake Monsters Book PDF

Author : Nathan Ballingrud
Publisher : Small Beer Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781618730619

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North American Lake Monsters by Nathan Ballingrud Pdf

Nathan Ballingrud's Shirley Jackson Award winning debut collection is a shattering and luminous experience not to be missed by those who love to explore the darker parts of the human psyche. Monsters, real and imagined, external and internal, are the subject. They are us and we are them and Ballingrud's intense focus makes these stories incredibly intense and irresistible. These are love stories. And also monster stories. Sometimes these are monsters in their traditional guises, sometimes they wear the faces of parents, lovers, or ourselves. The often working-class people in these stories are driven to extremes by love. Sometimes, they are ruined; sometimes redeemed. All are faced with the loneliest corners of themselves and strive to find an escape. Nathan Ballingrud was born in Massachusetts but has spent most of his life in the South. He worked as a bartender in New Orleans and New York City and a cook on offshore oil rigs. His story "The Monsters of Heaven" won the inaugural Shirley Jackson Award. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his daughter.

Monsters of North America

Elwood D. Baumann,Nicholas Krenitsky
Monsters of North America Book PDF

Author : Elwood D. Baumann,Nicholas Krenitsky
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1978-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0531022463

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Monsters of North America by Elwood D. Baumann,Nicholas Krenitsky Pdf

Presents accounts of encounters with six unidentified creatures in the United States and Canada.

American Monsters

Linda S. Godfrey
American Monsters Book PDF

Author : Linda S. Godfrey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781101625286

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American Monsters by Linda S. Godfrey Pdf

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.

The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures

DK,Stephen Krensky
The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures Book PDF

Author : DK,Stephen Krensky
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780744037432

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The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures by DK,Stephen Krensky Pdf

Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world! Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully-illustrated Greek mythology book for children aged 5-9. You’ll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. Then jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see! Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them. With magic and mystery in every page, your child can discover: - Facts behind the myths - Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories - Stunning full-colour illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and small. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and other fantasy tales, this mythology book for children is the only kids’ guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. A must-have volume for children aged 5-9 with an interes in fantasy tale, Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is filled with supernatural stories that brings the history of mythology and magical creatures to life, and explores the societies that birthed these legendary creatures found in narratives from Ancient Greek mythology, Australian and Native American folktales. From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. This beautifully-illustrated fantasy book for kids is wonderful for children who like to delve into enchanting stories and magical creatures.

Real Wolfmen

Linda S. Godfrey
Real Wolfmen Book PDF

Author : Linda S. Godfrey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781101597644

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Real Wolfmen by Linda S. Godfrey Pdf

What’s hiding in the woods? Here is the definitive account of today’s nationwide sightings of upright, canine creatures – which resemble traditional werewolves – and a thorough exploration of the nature and possible origins of the mysterious beast. “She has the ability to send chills up and down your spine.” —Brad Steiger, author of Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Places “If you thought the likes of The Wolfman, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, and Underworld had no basis in fact, it's time to think again!” —Nick Redfern, author of There's Something in the Woods “Real Wolfmen is a riveting work of amazing scope and depth. You’ll be hooked from the first page.”--Rosemary Ellen Guiley, author of The Encyclopedia of Vampires and Werewolves The U.S. has been invaded – if many dozens of eyewitnesses are to be believed – by upright, canine creatures that look like traditional werewolves and act as if they own our woods, fields, and highways. Sightings from coast to coast dating back to the 1930s compel us to ask exactly what these beasts are, and what they want. Researcher, author and newspaper reporter Linda S. Godfrey has been tracking the manwolf since the early 1990. In Real Wolfmen she presents the only large-scale cataloguing and investigation of reports of modern sightings of anomalous, upright canids. First-person accounts from Godfrey’s witnesses – who have encountered these creatures everywhere from outside their car windows to face-to-face on a late night stroll – describe the same human-sized canines: They are able to walk upright and hold food in their paws, interact fearlessly with humans, and suddenly and mysteriously disappear. Godfrey explores the most compelling cases from the modern history of such sightings, along with the latest reports, and undertakes a thorough exploration of the nature and possible origins of the creature.

Bigfoot the Hairy Beast and Other Legendary Creatures of North America

Craig Boutland
Bigfoot the Hairy Beast and Other Legendary Creatures of North America Book PDF

Author : Craig Boutland
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781538226957

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Bigfoot the Hairy Beast and Other Legendary Creatures of North America by Craig Boutland Pdf

Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a tale known by many in North America. Stories vary by account, but when a person mentions the creature, most are able to picture a similar beast; a large, hairy, humanlike creature. Bigfoot isn't the only legend known to North Americans. Readers of this engaging volume will also learn about other legendary beings based on fascinating tales, such as Caddy, Champ, and thunderbirds. Vibrant images and intriguing text make for a book that is sure to be a popular addition to any library or classroom.

The United States of Cryptids

J. W. Ocker
The United States of Cryptids Book PDF

Author : J. W. Ocker
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781683693239

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The United States of Cryptids by J. W. Ocker Pdf

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.

Chasing American Monsters

Jason Offutt
Chasing American Monsters Book PDF

Author : Jason Offutt
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738760063

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Chasing American Monsters by Jason Offutt Pdf

STEP RIGHT UP and BEHOLD a stupendous COLLECTION of over 250 FEARSOME and FANTASTICAL CREATURES from Every State in the Union! The Black Dog of Hanging Hills, the Tommyknockers of Pennsylvania, the Banshee of the Badlands—these beasts and hundreds more will hold you spellbound, unable to look away from their frightful features and their extraordinary stories. Come face to face with modern-day dinosaurs, extraterrestrials, dragons, lizard men, giants, and flying humanoids. This illustrated collection includes more than 250 monsters and cryptids that will make your hair stand on end when you hear something go bump in the night. From Alabama to Wyoming and everywhere in between, these enigmatic abominations lurk in the darkest corners and the deepest shadows. This eye-opening book details the origins, appearance, and behaviors of these bizarre creatures so that if you should come across a terrifying beast in the wild, you'll know exactly what you're dealing with. Praise: "Jason Offutt does a special service to the field of cryptozoology with this new book Chasing American Monsters. By keeping all of us up-to-date and incredibly informed—beyond the scope of lesser guidebooks—we have a better head start on knowing where to look for these cryptids. Highly recommended."—Loren Coleman, author of Cryptozoology A to Z and director of the International Cryptozoology Museum

The Monster from the Swamp

Carrie J. Taylor
The Monster from the Swamp Book PDF

Author : Carrie J. Taylor
Publisher : Tundra Books (NY)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Children's literature
ISBN : 0887763618

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The Monster from the Swamp by Carrie J. Taylor Pdf

A wonderfully gruesome group of not-so-benign creatures from native North American folklore. In these tales, readers learn of a witch who steals buffalo and the coyote who steals them back, a giant fish that kills anyone who ventures on a lake, a greedy giant who drinks all the water on earth and another giant who drinks blood. More importantly, we meet the brave people and animals who subdue these creatures through a combination of luck, skill, and old-fashioned courage.

Monsters of North Carolina

John Hairr
Monsters of North Carolina Book PDF

Author : John Hairr
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780811753098

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Monsters of North Carolina by John Hairr Pdf

Bizarre beasts of the Tar Heel State featured in this volume include Skunk Ape, Mystery Primates, Santers and Vampire Beasts, Monstrous Snakes, Giant Insects, Mermaids and Mermen, and Sea Serpents.

Monsters in America

W. Scott Poole
Monsters in America Book PDF

Author : W. Scott Poole
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Animals, Mythical
ISBN : 1481308823

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Monsters in America by W. Scott Poole Pdf

Monsters are here to stay.--Christopher James Blythe "Journal of Religion and Popular Culture"

Blue Men and River Monsters

John Zimm
Blue Men and River Monsters Book PDF

Author : John Zimm
Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780870206702

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Blue Men and River Monsters by John Zimm Pdf

A fascinating and diverse collection of stories, lore, songs, and jokes passed down from the earliest generations in Wisconsin.

Strange Monsters of the Pacific Northwest

Michael Newton
Strange Monsters of the Pacific Northwest Book PDF

Author : Michael Newton
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0764336223

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Strange Monsters of the Pacific Northwest by Michael Newton Pdf

Is it possible that unusual creatures share the Pacific Northwest with its 10.3 million human occupants? It's true! Oregon and Washington have misplaced alien invaders, such as a half-inch flea, a giant spider with a leg span of three inches, and a snakehead fish (made famous of late in four horror movies) that can breathe in water and on land, and grows to be about four feet long. There are sea monsters, from prehistoric times to the present, as well as freshwater phantoms said to infest lakes and rivers. The sky has winged wonders that resemble species long believed to be extinct. These are the stuff of nightmares: thunderbirds described as raptors, resembling eagles or vultures, with a wingspan of eight feet, as well as Bigfoot and other large bipeds. A comprehensive guide to a crypto zoo of the Northwest, this book details the Black Tamanous, a man-eating monster; a kangaroo man; the usual brownies, elves, fairies, gnomes, leprechauns, pixies, wee folk; and many more. You may find this research unsettling, even frightening. One thing is certain...a world of mystery awaits.