Mysterious America: The Ultimate Guide to the Nation's Weirdest Wonders, Strangest Spots, and Creepiest Creatures (Paperback)

~ Loren Coleman (Author)

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"An entertaining and open-minded book...A useful reference tool as well as a record of the unexplained."

-- Library Journal --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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"An entertaining and open-minded book...A useful reference tool as well as a record of the unexplained."

-- Library Journal

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Paraview Pocket Books (April 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416527362
• ISBN-13: 978-1416527367
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #284,318 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It ISN'T a collection of accounts, August 25, 2008

By	D. P. Bostaph "Extreme Bibliophile" (Murfreesboro, TN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not a collection of UFO/Bigfoot sightings & accounts, as suggested in its summaries.

Actually, a kind of travalogue, of allegedly paranormal sites.

The concept seems to be: "if you're on vacation, go visit Bigfoot!"

Problem is, most of the events in the book allegedly took place 20-30 years ago. It's more like: "go visit a place where Bigfoot may or may not have taken a dump years before your birth." And others are paved over. Or have a subdivision built on top of them (so sayth Google Maps). Go stare at a parking lot...great way to spend your vacation. NOT!

BTW-- I looked on Google Maps. One of the alleged paranormal event areas now has a fried chicken stand on it. Maybe the Colonel is part of a conspiracy....<hee-hee> :D

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mysterious America is a must have!, May 26, 2007

By	Fortean Threat Filmworks "FilmSquatch" (Bossier City, LA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ghost lights, Devil Monkeys, Momo, The Jersey Devil. It's all here. Our old friend Loren Coleman has cataloged and classified as many strange occurrences as anyone. A must have for anyone interested in the unexplained right here in their own backyards. My copy is already dog-eared from lunch break perusals and the lists at the index end of the book help you plan a paranormal adventure if you so desire. I will definitely keep it handy as I take my film making gear around the South! Thanks Loren, for compiling the mysterious spaces of America.Eyes In The Dark: The Sasquatch Experience

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a lively, fun read a wide audience will find compelling., January 6, 2008

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

MYSTERIOUS AMERICA: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE NATION'S WEIRDEST WONDERS, STRANGEST SPOTS, AND CREEPIEST CREATURES recommended for both general-interest and American history libraries. It focuses on the unexpected in American history, covering such stuff of legends as the Minnesota Iceman, Lake Champlain monster, phantom panthers in eastern North America, and more. It's a lively, fun read a wide audience will find compelling.