The Sasquatch seeker's field manual : using citizen science to uncover North America's most elusive creature / David George Gordon ; illustrations by Richard L. Goettling.
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- ISBN: 9781594859410
- ISBN: 1594859418
- Physical Description: 172 pages : illustrations, maps ; 19 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Seattle, WA : Mountaineers Books, 2015.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Subject: | Sasquatch > North America. Hiking > Equipment and supplies. Hiking > Equipment and supplies. Sasquatch. North America. |
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Sasquatch Seeker's Field Manual : Using Citizen Science to Uncover North America's Most Elusive Creature
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Sasquatch Seeker's Field Manual : Using Citizen Science to Uncover North America's Most Elusive Creature
Provides observational techniques for uncovering nature's clues hiding in plain sight Includes maps, scientific figures, and illustrations NOT A SPORTSMAN'S HUNTING GUIDE, as Sasquatch's value to science is potentially ground-breaking Bestselling writer and naturalist David George Gordon delves into the remarkable history of one of the most iconic creatures of the Pacific Northwest: Sasquatch. This new field guide introduces readers to the Sasquatch--also popularly known as Bigfoot--in nature, in myth, and in modern culture. Gordon explores folklore, testimonies and evidence, and modern day encounters. He pieces together the species' physical features, behavior, and habitat, and suggests a "critical thinking" approach to the facts surrounding Sasquatch. Whether or not you are the one to discover Sasquatch, The Sasquatch Seeker's Field Manual, will help you become a better observer of nature, more knowledgeable data-gatherer, and skilled in basic tracking and wilderness navigation. Becoming a proficient citizen-scientist is a step toward bringing this creature into the spotlight of the scientific community. And along the way The Sasquatch Seeker's Field Manual will give you a deeper appreciation for the impact it has had on our daily life, ranging from Sasquatch garden pavers to frozen Yeti Yogurt.