The United States of cryptids : a tour of American myths and monsters
Title:
The United States of cryptids : a tour of American myths and monsters
Author:
Credits:
J.W. Ocker.
Publication Date(s):
2022
Format:
Books
Physical Description:
288 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Introduction -- The Northeast -- The South -- The Midwest -- The West -- Epilogue -- Selected sites & festivals.
Description:
"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
Document ID:
SD_ILS:1748963
Language:
English
