"A guide to cryptids of the United States and the local communities that celebrate them"-- From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of creatures from all fifty states. He investigates the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids, creating a fascinating tour through American folklore and history. In exploring the stories we tell about monsters, he examines what those stories say about us. -- adapted from back cover Provided by publisher.

Introduction -- The Northeast -- The South -- The Midwest -- The West -- Epilogue -- Selected sites & festivals.