Bigfoot in Maine

By: Michelle Y. Souliere

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Synopsis: &“A well-researched history of curious Sasquatch encounters . . . Souliere makes an enthusiastic and engaging argument for the existence of Bigfoot.&” —Kirkus Reviews The dark woods of Maine have been the setting for many eerie and unexplained events, none more captivating than sightings of a giant hominid known as Bigfoot. But what makes this corner of New England such a perfect place for this cryptid to live? Learn about the ecology and geography that support the legend and meet the people forever changed by close encounters with it. From previously unpublished eyewitness accounts to modern-day media portrayals, author and illustrator Michelle Souliere presents this detailed history of the phenomenon and folklore that has lurked in shadows for generations. &“Detailed, intriguing . . . As one reads the testimonials in Bigfoot in Maine, which date from the 1960s to the present, even a non-believer will start to question their assumptions.&” —Mainer &“The case Bigfoot in Maine makes is compelling, extensively researched, and delicately handled.&” —Livermore Falls Advertiser &“Includes first-person accounts from those who say they have seen the cryptid in Maine.&” —The Portland Press Herald