02867cam a2200457 i 4500 2792060153 TxAuBib 20250624120000.0 r 260327s2024||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781464216640 electronic bk. 1464216649 electronic bk. MWT16544386 Midwest rda TxAuBib rda O'Connor, John, author. The Secret History of Bigfoot [Hoopla] : Field Notes on a North American Monster / John O'connor. [United States : Sourcebooks Inc, 2024. Made available through hoopla. 1 online resource (304 pages.) txt rdacontent c rdamedia cr rdacarrier Instant title available through hoopla. 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, and 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. Mode of access: World Wide Web. Hoopla eBook. Cryptozoology. Sasquatch. Discoveries in geography. Folklore. History. Mythology. Social sciences. Travel. Electronic books. Electronic books. Informational works. Hoopla digital. https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/16544386?utm_source=MARC&Lid=hh3964 https://d2snwnmzyr8jue.cloudfront.net/vsa_9781464216640_180.jpeg Cover image BSBPL