Bibliograph

The United States of cryptids, a tour of American myths and monsters, J.W. Ocker

Type

Label

The United States of cryptids, a tour of American myths and monsters, J.W. Ocker

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The United States of cryptids

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

J.W. Ocker

Sub title

a tour of American myths and monsters

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- The Northeast -- The South -- The Midwest -- The West -- Epilogue -- Selected sites & festivals

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