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Book Synopsis: 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.
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Step into the world of mystery and fascination with The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey through the dark and intriguing realms of our country's cryptids. From the iconic Bigfoot to the enigmatic Mothman, discover the hidden secrets that lie within the shadows of all fifty states. This captivating book, written by acclaimed travel writer J. W. Ocker, will take you on an extraordinary adventure, unveiling the bizarre tales of these mythical creatures.
Uncover the chilling legend of Batsquatch, a winged Bigfoot that emerged from the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Saint Helens in Washington. Dare to learn about Nain Rouge, a fearsome red goblin who ominously appears before every major city disaster in Detroit, Michigan. Encounter the astounding Flatwoods Monster, a robotic extraterrestrial that crash-landed in the remote Appalachian region of West Virginia. Tremble at the account of Lizard Man, a reptilian mutant that launched a horrifying attack on a teenager during the summer of 1988 in South Carolina.
But the adventure doesn't stop there. Discover the legend of Glocester Ghoul, a fire-breathing dragon fiercely guarding a hidden hoard of pirate treasure in Rhode Island. With numerous gripping and spine-chilling stories, The United States of Cryptids will captivate your imagination and leave you pondering the existence of these monstrous beings.
This captivating compendium, featuring stunning illustrations, delves into the heart of American folklore and history. Exploring the captivating stories we tell about monsters, this book provides profound insights into the human psyche and our enduring fascination with the unknown. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, The United States of Cryptids is an absolute must-have for any lover of the strange and unusual.
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