Tracking the Man-beasts: Sasquatch, Vampires, Zombies, and More by Joe Nickell (

Description: Tracking the Man-beasts by Joe Nickell If legend, and eyewitness accounts are to be believed, since ancient times we have shared our planet with various man-beasts. From the Abominable Snowman to Zombies, these creatures have managed to terrify and enthrall us in equal measure. This work takes us on a journey into the shadowy world of the man-beast and whether they truly exist. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is an intelligent and insightful journey into the shadowy world of the man-beast and whether they truly exist...If legend, and eyewitness accounts are to be believed, since ancient times we have shared our planet with various man-beasts. From the Abominable Snowman to Zombies, these creatures have managed to both terrify and enthrall us in equal measure. Does the enduring fascination in movies and literature with vampires and werewolves have any basis in reality? Does Bigfoot really exist as an endangered species? Are aliens really abducting people? Are they real creatures or only expressions of our very human hopes and fears? In "Tracking the Man-Beasts", veteran paranormal investigator Joe Nickell explores the historical, geographical, and cultural reaches of various manimals and other humanoid entities, bringing folkloric and iconographic evidence to bear on a category of mystery as old as humanity. Author Biography Joe Nickell has been called "the modern Sherlock Holmes." Since 1995 he has been the worlds only full-time, professional, science-based paranormal investigator. His careful, often innovative investigations have won him international respect in a field charged with controversy. Review ""This fun book includes loads of information and would serve as a good overview for anyone interested in legends and monsters." -Library Journal "...its hard to argue with Nickells clearheaded examinations of popular legends or with his reasonable, logical conclusions." -Booklist Long Description This is an intelligent and insightful journey into the shadowy world of the man-beast and whether they truly exist...If legend, and eyewitness accounts are to be believed, since ancient times we have shared our planet with various man-beasts. From the Abominable Snowman to Zombies, these creatures have managed to both terrify and enthrall us in equal measure. Does the enduring fascination in movies and literature with vampires and werewolves have any basis in reality? Does Bigfoot really exist as an endangered species? Are aliens really abducting people? Are they real creatures or only expressions of our very human hopes and fears? In "Tracking the Man-Beasts", veteran paranormal investigator Joe Nickell explores the historical, geographical, and cultural reaches of various manimals and other humanoid entities, bringing folkloric and iconographic evidence to bear on a category of mystery as old as humanity. Review Text ""This fun book includes loads of information and would serve as a good overview for anyone interested in legends and monsters." -Library Journal"...its hard to argue with Nickells clearheaded examinations of popular legends or with his reasonable, logical conclusions." -Booklist Review Quote "This fun book includes loads of information and would serve as a good overview for anyone interested in legends and monsters." -Library Journal "...its hard to argue with Nickells clearheaded examinations of popular legends or with his reasonable, logical conclusions." -Booklist Details ISBN1616144157 Author Joe Nickell Pages 220 ISBN-10 1616144157 ISBN-13 9781616144159 Format Paperback Imprint Prometheus Books Subtitle Sasquatch, Vampires, Zombies, and More Place of Publication Amherst Country of Publication United States DEWEY 001.944 Publisher Prometheus Books Short Title TRACKING THE MAN-BEASTS Language English Media Book Residence Buffalo, NY, US Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-03-22 Illustrations 0 Illustrations, unspecified Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2011-03-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36373171;

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