The United States of cryptids : a tour of American myths and monsters / J.W. Ocker.
"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]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- 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:
- Folklore.
Available copies
- 24 of 30 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 2 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 30 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | 001.944 OCK (Text) | 37810435797963 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Marion Library | 001.944 OCK (Text) | 37810460012080 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | NFIC 001.944 OCK (Text) | 31111003133103 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Benhaven Public Library | 001.944 Ock (Text) | 33630005218131 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | 001.944 OCK (Text) | 31781068543964 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | 001.944 O (Text) | 31781068543980 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cooleemee | 001.944 OCKER (Text) | 39872001986444 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | 001.944 OCK (Text) | 31781068544004 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/21/2026 |
| Etowah Branch | 001.944 O (Text) | 33258009704912 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | R001.944 O 2022 (Text) | 0112524409653 | Adult Reference | Available | - |
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Summary:
"A guide to cryptids of the United States and the local communities that celebrate them."--
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
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
