{"product_id":"big-book-of-american-cryptids-paperback","title":"Big Book of American Cryptids - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJannette Quackenbush\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Big Book of American Cryptids: Monsters, Legends \u0026amp; Mysterious Creatures from Every State\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy Jannette Quackenbush\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey've been seen in the fog of backroads, the depths of lakes, and the shadows of mountain hollows-creatures science can't explain, but witnesses can't forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Big Book of American Cryptids\u003c\/b\u003e uncovers more than 300 monsters, mysterious beings, and unexplained creatures reported across all 50 U.S. states, curated by folklorist and author \u003cb\u003eJannette Quackenbush\u003c\/b\u003e-creator of \u003ci\u003eDark Journeys with Jannette\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMonsters, Cryptids, and Mysterious Wild Beasts\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on over four decades of research, Quackenbush gathers accounts from old newspapers, folklore archives, and firsthand eyewitness reports to reveal the creatures that have haunted America's forests, lakes, and skies for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Bigfoot and Mothman to lesser-known regional beasts like \u003cb\u003eBessie of Lake Erie\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003eOzark Howler\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJersey Devil\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eLoveland Frogman\u003c\/b\u003e, each entry includes details of the creature's origins, sightings, and the legends that surround it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptids and mysterious creatures from all 50 states\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEyewitness accounts, folklore, and regional myths\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRarely documented monsters and forgotten legends\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed creature descriptions and origin histories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs founder of the \u003ci\u003e21 Crows American Folklore Archives\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJannette Quackenbush\u003c\/b\u003e has become one of the leading researchers of Appalachian and Midwestern hauntings as well as the study of \u003cb\u003ecryptids and unknown animals\u003c\/b\u003e in North America. Her investigations include work on creatures such as \u003cb\u003eBigfoot\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ethe Grassman\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMothman\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eBessie of Lake Erie\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ethe Loveland Frogman\u003c\/b\u003e, connecting eyewitness reports with folklore and geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to her writing and archival research, Quackenbush has \u003cb\u003eled public hikes and field explorations\u003c\/b\u003e focused on ghost and cryptid legends-most notably her \u003ci\u003eMoonville Night Hikes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHaunted Hocking Hills Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e, which guide visitors through real haunted and creature-sighting locations. Through these programs, she shares historical context, eyewitness accounts, and folkloric origins while encouraging participants to explore Ohio's haunted landscapes and backwoods legends for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs one of America's foremost folklorists, she blends meticulous historical research with field investigation and storytelling that challenges skeptics and inspires believers. These are the tales that make you question what truly roams the wild edges of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers interested in \u003cb\u003ecryptozoology, American folklore, monsters, mysterious wildlife, and the unexplained\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 412\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46905826279563,"sku":"9781940087696","price":39.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/oErdhWAs_j9781940087696.webp?v=1778619018","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/big-book-of-american-cryptids-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}