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For enthusiasts and doubters alike, co-authors Jim Willis and Michael A. Kozlowski—one a skeptic and the other a believer—explore the evidence of the man-beast and pull you into the mystery of Bigfoot. They give you plenty of information to help you form your own opinion!
Numerous sightings, mythic folklore, and sensational hoaxes. What are we to believe? Does a hulking, hairy, 800-pound, nine-foot-tall, elusive primate roam the woods and forests throughout North America—and the world? What should we make of the grainy videos and photos, the thousands of eyewitness reports, the giant footprints, inexplicable noises, and reports of a primal sense of being watched? Bigfoot Sightings: True Tales from Across America is a thorough look at the evidence and stories about the cryptid primate.
You’ll explore the physical evidence (footprints, hair samples, photos, and videos); the circumstantial evidence (nests, shelters, and tree structures); the anecdotal evidence (numerous witness stories); the potential explanations for the creature (the giants mentioned in ancient texts, the evolution from Neanderthals, extraterrestrial origins, and shapeshifters); and the history, mythology, and folklore behind the legend in this fascinating book. The authors tell stories of encounters, sightings, and reports across cultures and continents, from Native American legends to modern-day sightings, including …
Documenting the enticing clues and hearing witnesses out, Bigfoot Sightings contemplates the mysterious beast and its enigmatic existence. This richly researched reference is overflowing with fascinating information to make you think—and possibly reconsider your next camping trip!
“Over the years, I have read a lot of books about bigfoot. This book is among the best and is completely up to date.” —Kim Møller Hansen, Scandinavian UFO Information
“This book covers a lot … If you are curious about Bigfoot and want to go on a Bigfoot hunt, I highly suggest you read this book first! I thought I knew everything about Bigfoot, until I picked up this book!” —Paul Dale Roberts, Halo Paranormal Investigations
“Bigfoot Sightings: True Tales from Across America by Jim Willis and Michael A. Kozlowski (Visible Ink Press), a book that will put the “eeeeeeek” in freaky.” —Bookworm Sez
“… a thoughtful, respectful, and surprisingly insightful look into the enduring phenomenon of Bigfoot encounters. … The “true tales” themselves are the heart of this book. They are as diverse and compelling as the American landscape itself. … Beyond the individual accounts, the authors delve into the broader implications of these sightings. They explore the historical context of Bigfoot reports, tracing their lineage back to indigenous legends and early settler accounts. They also touch upon the various theories … Crucially, they do not push a particular agenda. … For anyone with an interest in cryptozoology, unexplained mysteries, or simply a good, compelling read, this book is an absolute must. Willis and Kozlowski have crafted a truly engaging and thought-provoking work. It will leave readers contemplating the possibility that, perhaps, just perhaps, something extraordinary truly does roam the wild frontiers of America.” —David’s Basement of the Bizarre
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Preface A Personal Experience – Jim Willis
Introduction – Michael A. Kozlowski
1. What’s in a name? Yeti, Sasquatch, and Bigfoot
2. How Bigfoot remains hidden on the increasingly crowded planet earth
3. History of giant creatures
4. Physical Evidence
5. To Walk a Mile in Their Footsteps
6. Smile! You’re on Candid Camera
7. Victims of Circumstance
8. Howling at the Moon
9. Don’t Stop Believin’
10. Back to the Beginning
11. How Did We End Up Here?
12. Native American Folklore
13. The Four Horsemen of Sasquatchery
14. O Canada
15. The United States of Bigfoot
16. It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
17. I’m Just Sayin’
Appendix
Bibliography
Further Reading
Index