The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster - Couverture rigide

O'Connor, John

 
9781464216633: The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster
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ISBN 10 : 1464216630 ISBN 13 : 9781464216633
Editeur : Sourcebooks, 2024

Synopsis

"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.

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À propos de l?auteur

John O'Connor is a journalist journalist and regular contributor to The New York Times Travel Section and other publications. He teaches travel writing and lives with his family in Cambridge, MA.

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Éditeur
Sourcebooks
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1464216630
ISBN 13 
9781464216633
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
304
Coordonnées du fabricant
Sourcebooks, Inc.
https://sourcebooks.com

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ISBN 10 :  1464216665 ISBN 13 :  9781464216664
Editeur : Sourcebooks, 2025
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