Overview

Sea Serpent Territory Ever since Columbus spotted mermaids, sea monsters, and mystery lizards in the New World, sightings of a diverse array of marine cryptids have continued unabated in the waters of Florida, the Southeastern coast, and the Caribbean. Dinosaurs, mermaids, and sea serpents in a range of colors and lengths, along with monster sharks, mystery seals, and giant penguins, all seem to have made the tourist-friendly waters of the region their home. In Florida, it became a running joke that the tourist season officially started when the first sea serpent report appeared in the newspapers. What's behind all the reports? Hoaxes? Some certainly are. Yellow journalism? Yes, sometimes. Misidentifications? It's pretty common. A way to drum up business? Shocking, but true. But in that mix, there are probably some unidentified animals as well. David Goudsward digs up the original sources and interviews to sort fact from fiction, and tells some fascinating stories along the way.

Full Product Details

9781949501117

Table of Contents

Reviews

This is truly an extraordinary book! Not just because it focuses on sightings of sea monsters in the sunny Caribbean realm...and not because it contains an exhaustive bibliography... It's because it describes, strictly in words, in clear detail, the features of strange animals. - Paul LeBlond, University of British Columbia, and Honorary President, International Cryptozoology Society The writer, researcher, and investigator who is Dave Goudsward... is one of the best researchers I know... All told, Goudsward's extended examination of all the cryptids of Florida and the surrounding area is enlightening. Enjoy the quest! - Loren Coleman, Director of the International Cryptozoology Museum, Portland, Maine This is an important book, which puts what seems at first glance a rather specialised sub- set of cryptozoology in a wider anomalistic, human and social context. An excellent read, and I cannot recommend it too highly. - John Rimmer, Magonia What makes this book stand apart from the competition is the author's deep research, critical intelligence and knowledge of recognised, if sometimes obscure, animal life. Besides contributing something to cryptozoology's continuing conversation, Goudsward gives readers an education in relevant areas of mainstream zoology, not to mention illuminating aspects of Florida history and folklore. - Jerome Clark, Fortean Times

Goudsward's book is highly recommended-a book that confirms rather than refutes the existence of the sea serpent, precisely because so many known sightings find a sober explanation, which makes the rest of the unexplained cases stand out all the more clearly. - Ulrich Magin, Network for Cryptozoology This is truly an extraordinary book! Not just because it focuses on sightings of sea monsters in the sunny Caribbean realm...and not because it contains an exhaustive bibliography... It's because it describes, strictly in words, in clear detail, the features of strange animals. - Paul LeBlond, University of British Columbia, and Honorary President, International Cryptozoology Society The writer, researcher, and investigator who is Dave Goudsward... is one of the best researchers I know... All told, Goudsward's extended examination of all the cryptids of Florida and the surrounding area is enlightening. Enjoy the quest! - Loren Coleman, Director of the International Cryptozoology Museum, Portland, Maine This is an important book, which puts what seems at first glance a rather specialised sub- set of cryptozoology in a wider anomalistic, human and social context. An excellent read, and I cannot recommend it too highly. - John Rimmer, Magonia What makes this book stand apart from the competition is the author's deep research, critical intelligence and knowledge of recognised, if sometimes obscure, animal life. Besides contributing something to cryptozoology's continuing conversation, Goudsward gives readers an education in relevant areas of mainstream zoology, not to mention illuminating aspects of Florida history and folklore. - Jerome Clark, Fortean Times

This is truly an extraordinary book! Not just because it focuses on sightings of sea monsters in the sunny Caribbean realm...and not because it contains an exhaustive bibliography... It's because it describes, strictly in words, in clear detail, the features of strange animals. -- Paul LeBlond, University of British Columbia, and Honorary President, International Cryptozoology Society The writer, researcher, and investigator who is Dave Goudsward... is one of the best researchers I know... All told, Goudsward's extended examination of all the cryptids of Florida and the surrounding area is enlightening. Enjoy the quest! -- Loren Coleman, Director of the International Cryptozoology Museum, Portland, Maine

Author Information

DAVID GOUDSWARD is a historian, editor, and author, having written or co-written more than a dozen books on topics ranging from H. P. Lovecraft's travels to ancient stone ruins in New England. He is the author of numerous articles on local history topics and a frequent lecturer on historical topics and the craft of writing. He lives in Lake Worth, Florida. Loren Coleman is the Founder and Director of the International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available