The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster, (Paperback)

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Bigfoot Exploration: Journalist John O'Connor embarks on a quest through North American wilds to explore the myth and meaning of Bigfoot, from ancient folklore to modern pop culture.
Cryptozoology Journey: The book delves into the zany and secretive world of cryptozoology, featuring an eccentric cast of characters and examining the forces behind belief in the supernatural.
Myth Reality: O'Connor's journey involves trekking through the Pacific Northwest, listening to firsthand accounts, and attending Bigfoot conventions, prompting questions about the blurring lines between myth and reality.
Cultural Impact: It explores why Bigfoot has captured imaginations, appearing in various media and products, and what this widespread belief reveals about American culture.
Publication Details: This paperback edition, authored by Sourcebooks, has an ISBN of 9781464216664, a publication date of May 27, 2025, and contains 320 pages.
Heartfelt Exploration: Described as a heartfelt exploration of American folklore, the book uses sharp wit and an adventurous spirit to unpack why people believe what they do and how it shapes their world.

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Travel & Nature
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320
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"A winning portrait of America at its weirdest." -- Publishers Weekly STARRED Review

From the shrouded forests of the Pacific Northwest to off-the-wall cryptozoological conventions, one man searches high and low for the answer to the question: real or not, why do we want to believe?

Bigfoot is an instantly recognizable figure. Through the decades, this elusive primate has been featured in movies and books, on coffee mugs, beer koozies, car polish, and CBD oil. Which begs the question: what is it about Bigfoot that's caught hold of our imaginations?

Journalist and self-diagnosed skeptic John O'Connor is fascinated by Sasquatch. Curious to learn more, he embarks on a quest through the North American wilds in search of Bigfoot, its myth and meaning. Alongside an eccentric cast of characters, he explores the zany and secretive world of "cryptozoology," tracking Bigfoot through ancient folklore to Harry and the Hendersons, while examining the forces behind our ever-widening belief in the supernatural. As O'Connor treks through the shrouded forests of the Pacific Northwest, listens to firsthand accounts, and attends Bigfoot conventions, he's left wondering--what happens when the lines between myth and reality blur?

Perfect for fans of Bill Bryson and Douglas Preston, and with sharp wit and an adventurous spirit, this heartfelt exploration of a cornerstone of American folklore unpacks why we believe in the things that we do, what that says about us, and how it shapes our world.

The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster, (Paperback)
Author: Sourcebooks
ISBN: 9781464216664
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 2025-05-27
Page Count: 320

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Book format

Paperback

Fiction/nonfiction

Non-Fiction

Genre

Travel & Nature

Pages

320

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