Bigfoot Sasquatch Evidence

by Grover S. Krantz, Nancy Miller (Editor)

Overview

A scientific look at the evidence surrounding the myth of the legendary beast. Science requires solid evidence for the existence of a new species - footprints and sightings by local people are never enough. A type specimen must be obtained, which is then described in a scientific journal and continues to be available for theory experts to examine. For modern mammals this normally consists of a skin and skull that show distinctions from all similar specimens. In his book, Dr. Krantz dissects the evidence out there, using 1965 as the starting point. Using science, his discussions center on footprints, sitings, fossil records, and of course the famous Patterson film. He looks at the difficulty in faking evidence, and explores the mythology of this creature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780888394477
Publisher:	Hancock House Publishers
Publication date:	06/01/1999
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	348
Sales rank:	136,390
Product dimensions:	0.22(w) x 0.33(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

A scientific look at the evidence surrounding the myth of the legendary beast. Science requires solid evidence for the existence of a new species - footprints and sightings by local people are never enough. A type specimen must be obtained, which is then described in a scientific journal and continues to be available for theory experts to examine. For modern mammals this normally consists of a skin and skull that show distinctions from all similar specimens. In his book, Dr. Krantz dissects the evidence out there, using 1965 as the starting point. Using science, his discussions center on footprints, sitings, fossil records, and of course the famous Patterson film. He looks at the difficulty in faking evidence, and explores the mythology of this creature.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1
Big Footprints	16
Print Anatomy	52
The Patterson Film	87
Other Evidence	125
What Is It?	144
The Fossil Record	177
Elsewhere and Elsewhen	197
The Hunters	220
The Scientists	235
Prospects	249
Keeping It in Perspective	272
Appendix A	274
Appendix B	285
Appendix C	291
Addendum	293
Bibliography	339
Index	342