There are dozens of stories of encounters with unknown animals east of the Mississippi River. From the Ohio Grassman to the Florida Skunk Ape, the Werewolf of Defiance, Chessie, Champ, Montauk Monster, Mothman, and the Maryland Goatman. These and many other creatures are carefully researched in this collection of famous beasts of the east as well as some lesser-known ones that are born from folklore or terrifying first-hand accounts. While some of these creatures seem to exist beyond known biology and physics, others are more down to Earth are thought to be extinct such as the eastern cougar and Pterosaurs. Known animals are sometimes found where they don't belong like alligators in Chicago or black panthers and other large cats roaming the woods and neighborhoods of your state and possibly your own backyard. This is a book for those interested in unknown creatures known as cryptids as well as those who research cryptozoology and are looking for the unbiased stories behind the legends.
