{"product_id":"cryptids-of-the-appalachian-heartland-a-little-field-guide-to-the-mysterious-creatures-of-ohio-west-virginia-kentucky-and-pennsylvania-9781940087764","title":"Cryptids of the Appalachian Heartland- a Little Field Guide to the Mysterious Creatures of Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania","description":"Cryptids of the Appalachian Heartland: A Little Field Guide to the Mysterious Creatures of Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy Jannette Quackenbush\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the deep hollows, misty ridges, and forgotten backroads of the Appalachian heartland, people still report encounters with creatures that don't fit any field guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptids of the Appalachian Heartland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a compact, illustrated guide to the \u003cb\u003emysterious creatures of Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania\u003c\/b\u003e, written and illustrated by folklorist and field researcher \u003cb\u003eJannette Quackenbush\u003c\/b\u003e. This little field guide brings together \u003cb\u003edozens of cryptids and legendary monsters\u003c\/b\u003e drawn from eyewitness accounts, old newspapers, and regional folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll find detailed profiles of creatures such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOhio Grassman\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDogman\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eLoveland Frogman\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMelonheads\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSouth Bay Bessie\u003c\/b\u003e, and other Ohio cryptids\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWest Virginia Mothman\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eFlatwoods Monster\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGrafton Monster\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSheepsquatch\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eOgua\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eVegetable Man\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eIndrid Cold\u003c\/b\u003e, and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKentucky's Wood Booger\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSpottsville Monster\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eHopkinsville Goblins\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePope Lick Monster\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eBearilla\u003c\/b\u003e, and other Bluegrass beasts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePennsylvania's Squonk\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRaystown Ray\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eAlbatwitch\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003eWerewolf of Lancaster County\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eKettle Creek Monster\u003c\/b\u003e, and additional Keystone State terrors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach entry includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical description\u003c\/b\u003e and known traits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReported behavior\u003c\/b\u003e and typical encounters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabitat and regional range\u003c\/b\u003e (including specific hotspots)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical sightings\u003c\/b\u003e from settlers, farmers, hikers, and researchers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes for researchers and visitors\u003c\/b\u003e, for those who want to explore the areas themselves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending \u003cb\u003efolklore, cryptozoology, and Appalachian history\u003c\/b\u003e, this little field guide is perfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders fascinated by \u003cb\u003ecryptids and monsters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cb\u003eAppalachian and American folklore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHikers, campers, and travelers in \u003cb\u003eOhio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wonders what might still be hiding in the forests, river valleys, and mining country of the Appalachian heartland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you keep it in your backpack or read it at home, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptids of the Appalachian Heartland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e invites you to look twice at the shadows between the trees-and decide for yourself what's out there. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote from the Author: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach of my books is printed and shipped directly by Amazon's printing service. Once in a while, a copy may arrive with loose pages or other damage from the printer. I have no control over printing or shipping, but Amazon will replace defective copies quickly and at no cost through your order page. If that happens, please reach out to Amazon for a free replacement so you can enjoy the stories as they were meant to be read. Thank you for understanding and supporting the work that goes into preserving true American ghost stories and folklore. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"21 Crows Dusk to Dawn Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51806111170834,"sku":"9781940087764","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4ea7d2c0-36eb-45ab-95ae-241527225644.jpg?v=1765976778","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cryptids-of-the-appalachian-heartland-a-little-field-guide-to-the-mysterious-creatures-of-ohio-west-virginia-kentucky-and-pennsylvania-9781940087764","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}