Adventures in Cryptozoology: Hunting for Yetis, Mongolian Deathworms and Other Not-So-Mythical Monsters (Almanac of Mythological Creatures, Cryptozoology Book, Cryptid, Big Foot)

by Richard Freeman

Overview

Discover the Science of (not so) Imaginary Creatures

“The sheer depth of material covered in its pages is amazing”….” ―Fortean Times Magazine

#1 Bestseller in the Occult and Unexplained Mysteries

This is a book about monsters. From an early age we are taught that monsters do not exist. The reality is that monsters walk the earth today.

Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures. Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more.

The line between myth and reality may be more narrow than you think. Cryptozoologists throughout the years have studied unknown species of reptiles, lake and sea creatures, apes, and hominins. The science and history of this field of study includes examples of creatures that were once thought to be mythological, but that have since been proven to exist.

Our monsters and ourselves. The history of fabulous beasts and our searches for them is a history of the cultures of the world and the secrets we keep. If you’re ready to begin your search for Sasquatch and learn to hunt monsters, Adventures in Cryptozoology is your guide.

In these pages you’ll find:

• Tales of mythical, extinct, and out-of-place creatures
• Hints about Bigfoot and other ape-men
• Tips for equipping your own cryptozoology adventure, including all the gear, field craft, and resources you’ll need to record your findings

You’ve read Cryptozoology A to Z, Expedition Unknown, or Chasing American Monsters? Then you’ll want to read Adventures in Cryptozoology

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781642500158
Publisher:	Mango Media
Publication date:	06/18/2019
Series:	Adventures in Cryptozoology
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Richard Freeman is a former zookeeper who has worked with over 400 species of animals and has a special interest in crocodiles. He is a full-time cryptozoologist and is the Zoological Director of The Centre for Fortean Zoology, the world's only professional organization dedicated to searching for unknown species. He has searched for cryptids on five continents and has investigated creatures such as the yeti, the Tasmanian wolf, the orang-pendek, the giant anaconda, the Mongolian deathworm the almasty, the ninki-nanka, the gul and many others. He is currently planing a series of trips in search of giant,man-eating crocodiles. He has lectured widely on cryptozoology at venues such as The Natural History Museum and the Grant Museum of Zoology. He has written a number of books on cryptozoology and folklore as well as horror fiction. His interest in strange creatures stems from a love of the BBC science fiction television classic Doctor Who.

Table of Contents

Foreword 8

Chapter 1 The History of Cryptozoology 10

Chapter 2 Here Be Dragons 27

Chapter 3 Monsters of Lochs and Lakes 54

Chapter 4 Sea Monsters 92

Chapter 5 Giant Apes and Hominins 139

Chapter 6 The Magic Zoo 206

Afterword 241

Acknowledgements 243

Bibliography 244

About the Author 249

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“The sheer depth of material covered in its pages is amazing, with Freeman’s thoughts on many cases and details of eye-witness reports taken from a range of publications. Overall, it’s a good book, full of some of Freeman’s favourite cryptids and some of the background associated with them. I wholeheartedly look forward to the second volume and the chance to read about Freeman’s boots-on-the-ground investigations.”
—Fortean Times Magazine