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Notes From the Field: Tracking North Americas Sasquatch
Humanity has been fascinated with monsters as far back in time as there are records, the question is why? Could this originate from some primal fear of the dangers our species faced in day to day survival, or is there another reason?
I many cultures around the world there are stories of hairy manlike creatures of gigantic stature, if these were simply the product of fiction then why are each so strikingly similar in detail to one another?
Trolls and Ogres today are the heroes of children’s films, but centuries ago they were depicted as terrible monsters lying in wait to pounce upon the unsuspecting traveler to be devoured.
In nearly all Native tribes on the American continent these creatures are recognized as a part of their surroundings, something to be left alone and often held in great dread.
In this book I will provide some historical as well as contemporary information that will demonstrate that there is much more to the subject of the Sasquatch than myth, and deserves a serious inquiry.
I many cultures around the world there are stories of hairy manlike creatures of gigantic stature, if these were simply the product of fiction then why are each so strikingly similar in detail to one another?
Trolls and Ogres today are the heroes of children’s films, but centuries ago they were depicted as terrible monsters lying in wait to pounce upon the unsuspecting traveler to be devoured.
In nearly all Native tribes on the American continent these creatures are recognized as a part of their surroundings, something to be left alone and often held in great dread.
In this book I will provide some historical as well as contemporary information that will demonstrate that there is much more to the subject of the Sasquatch than myth, and deserves a serious inquiry.
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314 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2016
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March 20, 2016
Will Jevning's Notes From the Field is a highly comprehensive overview of the ongoing quest to document and legitimize the Sasquatch/Bigfoot phenomenon. Despite this being the author's first book, his writing is remarkably concise, scholarly, and just downright thoughtful and highly informative. For those reasons and more, this is by far the best introductory volume on the subject you are likely to find.
Of course, Mr. Jevning himself makes no claim to being an expert about this particular area of cryptozoology, but if there's anyone alive who might come even close to qualifying in that regard, it would certainly be him. One key aspect of what makes this book such an outstanding primer on the subject, is the fact that the author was acquainted with most of the big names in the field at one time or another, and admirably, takes great pains to credit those individuals as often as possible. Unfortunately, several of those important early pioneers, such as Rene Dahinden and Grover Krantz, are no longer with us, but thank goodness we still have Will Jevning to carry on where they left off.
More to the point, perhaps, for anyone even vaguely interested in the subject, I simply cannot recommend this book highly enough. Far from being a collection of scary campfire stories about things that go bump in the woods at night, Notes From the Field is remarkably well written and researched overall.
Make no mistake about it, William Jevning's treatment of the Bigfoot phenomenon is highly conscientious, responsible, and as a result, truly exemplary. He doesn't waste the reader's time with idle speculation or whimsy. In fact, his approach to the subject matter is unflinchingly level headed and scientific, with a zero BS factor. Therefore, be forewarned: there are no friendly forest giant stories or wild claims about primate mental telepathy in this book. Just genuine, verifiable, honest to goodness field research, backed up by literally centuries of well documented witness accounts.
There's even a section on Sasquatch feces! Which may seem a bit odd at first glance, but believe me, as Mr. Jevning so effectively illustrates, that type of physical evidence may actually be much more relevant from a scientific standpoint than almost anything else. That is, of course, absent the captured or killed Sasquatch body necessary for final, unequivocal proof to decide the matter once and for all.
In short, Notes from the Field is a fascinating, thoroughly engrossing and very worthwhile read. Thankfully, beyond this more than worthy first effort, Mr. Jevning has also written subsequent books on the as yet unclassified creatures collectively known as "Sasquatch," and I for one cannot wait to read them. In the meantime, I may just read Notes From the Field again. And again. Because it really is just that good.
Of course, Mr. Jevning himself makes no claim to being an expert about this particular area of cryptozoology, but if there's anyone alive who might come even close to qualifying in that regard, it would certainly be him. One key aspect of what makes this book such an outstanding primer on the subject, is the fact that the author was acquainted with most of the big names in the field at one time or another, and admirably, takes great pains to credit those individuals as often as possible. Unfortunately, several of those important early pioneers, such as Rene Dahinden and Grover Krantz, are no longer with us, but thank goodness we still have Will Jevning to carry on where they left off.
More to the point, perhaps, for anyone even vaguely interested in the subject, I simply cannot recommend this book highly enough. Far from being a collection of scary campfire stories about things that go bump in the woods at night, Notes From the Field is remarkably well written and researched overall.
Make no mistake about it, William Jevning's treatment of the Bigfoot phenomenon is highly conscientious, responsible, and as a result, truly exemplary. He doesn't waste the reader's time with idle speculation or whimsy. In fact, his approach to the subject matter is unflinchingly level headed and scientific, with a zero BS factor. Therefore, be forewarned: there are no friendly forest giant stories or wild claims about primate mental telepathy in this book. Just genuine, verifiable, honest to goodness field research, backed up by literally centuries of well documented witness accounts.
There's even a section on Sasquatch feces! Which may seem a bit odd at first glance, but believe me, as Mr. Jevning so effectively illustrates, that type of physical evidence may actually be much more relevant from a scientific standpoint than almost anything else. That is, of course, absent the captured or killed Sasquatch body necessary for final, unequivocal proof to decide the matter once and for all.
In short, Notes from the Field is a fascinating, thoroughly engrossing and very worthwhile read. Thankfully, beyond this more than worthy first effort, Mr. Jevning has also written subsequent books on the as yet unclassified creatures collectively known as "Sasquatch," and I for one cannot wait to read them. In the meantime, I may just read Notes From the Field again. And again. Because it really is just that good.
January 5, 2015
I've read several books on the subject, and Notes from the Field is the best work on the search for Sasquatch that I have read thus far.
Washington state native William Jevning is a no-nonsense, boots-on-the-ground researcher whose goal is not to toot his own horn nor to disparage others. This book is a chronicle of Jevning's work over the years to prove the existence of Bigfoot, from his early efforts and association with Squatch pioneers Rene Dahindren and John Green, to his research of more recent goings-on at a Washington farm. Jevning also includes a brief history of modern Sasquatchery and a Q&A featuring common questions about The Big Dude. All together, Notes from the Field is a fascinating foray into the Northwest's Bigfoot territory. I'm not sure if he's out there, but if he is, I hope William Jevning is the one to find him.
Washington state native William Jevning is a no-nonsense, boots-on-the-ground researcher whose goal is not to toot his own horn nor to disparage others. This book is a chronicle of Jevning's work over the years to prove the existence of Bigfoot, from his early efforts and association with Squatch pioneers Rene Dahindren and John Green, to his research of more recent goings-on at a Washington farm. Jevning also includes a brief history of modern Sasquatchery and a Q&A featuring common questions about The Big Dude. All together, Notes from the Field is a fascinating foray into the Northwest's Bigfoot territory. I'm not sure if he's out there, but if he is, I hope William Jevning is the one to find him.
May 19, 2015
Sensible, rational and redheaded.
I very much liked this book. I felt it benefited greatly by taking a sober, forensic approach rather than the lurid, tabloid style typically seen. This book inspires one to further seek credible data relating to the Sasquatch question.
I very much liked this book. I felt it benefited greatly by taking a sober, forensic approach rather than the lurid, tabloid style typically seen. This book inspires one to further seek credible data relating to the Sasquatch question.
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