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Cryptids of the Appalachian Heartland- a Little Field Guide to the Mysterious Creatures of Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania
Paperback
Series: Cryptids and Monsters
ISBN13: 9781940087764
Publisher: 21 Crows Dusk to Dawn Publishing
Published: Jul 9 2025
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
By Jannette Quackenbush
In 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.
Cryptids of the Appalachian Heartland is a compact, illustrated guide to the mysterious creatures of Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, written and illustrated by folklorist and field researcher Jannette Quackenbush. This little field guide brings together dozens of cryptids and legendary monsters drawn from eyewitness accounts, old newspapers, and regional folklore.
Inside, you'll find detailed profiles of creatures such as:
Ohio Grassman, Dogman, Loveland Frogman, Melonheads, South Bay Bessie, and other Ohio cryptids
West Virginia Mothman, Flatwoods Monster, Grafton Monster, Sheepsquatch, Ogua, Vegetable Man, Indrid Cold, and more
Kentucky's Wood Booger, Spottsville Monster, Hopkinsville Goblins, Pope Lick Monster, Bearilla, and other Bluegrass beasts
Pennsylvania's Squonk, Raystown Ray, Albatwitch, the Werewolf of Lancaster County, Kettle Creek Monster, and additional Keystone State terrors
Each entry includes:
Physical description and known traits
Reported behavior and typical encounters
Habitat and regional range (including specific hotspots)
Historical sightings from settlers, farmers, hikers, and researchers
Notes for researchers and visitors, for those who want to explore the areas themselves
Blending folklore, cryptozoology, and Appalachian history, this little field guide is perfect for:
Readers fascinated by cryptids and monsters
Fans of Appalachian and American folklore
Hikers, campers, and travelers in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania
Anyone who wonders what might still be hiding in the forests, river valleys, and mining country of the Appalachian heartland
Whether you keep it in your backpack or read it at home, Cryptids of the Appalachian Heartland invites you to look twice at the shadows between the trees-and decide for yourself what's out there.
Note from the Author:Each 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.
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