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The United States of cryptids : a tour of American myths and monsters / J.W. Ocker ; illustrations by Derek Quinlan.
"A guide to cryptids of the United States and the local communities that celebrate them"-- Provided by publisher.
From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of creatures from all fifty states. He investigates the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids, creating a fascinating tour through American folklore and history. In exploring the stories we tell about monsters, he examines what those stories say about us. --adapted from back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781683693222
- ISBN: 1683693221
- Physical Description: 288 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Publisher: Philadelphia : Quirk Books, [2022]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-287). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- The Northeast -- The South -- The Midwest -- The West -- Epilogue -- Selected sites & festivals. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Cryptozoology. Monsters > United States. Animals > United States > Folklore. |
| Genre: | Folk tales. Myths. |
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