{"product_id":"mysterious-creatures-emerging-from-g-d-pickering-9798301379215","title":"Mysterious Creatures - Emerging from the Pine Barrens: The Mystery of the Jersey Devil","description":"For centuries, the eerie expanse of New Jersey's Pine Barrens has been home to one of America's most infamous cryptids-the Jersey Devil. Every corner one turned to, the story of the mysterious being commonly referred to as the Jersey Devil or, in some quarters, the Leeds Devil was being told in hushed tones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmerging from the Pine Barrens: The Mystery of the Jersey Devil\u003c\/i\u003e is an attempt by the author to take readers deep into the history, mythology, and sightings of this mysterious being. Born from the terrifying curse of Mother Leeds in 1735, this creature with bat-like wings, cloven hooves, and a monstrous shriek has haunted the imagination of locals, cryptozoologists, and thrill-seekers alike.\u003cbr\u003eEmerging from the Pine Barrens: The Mystery of the Jersey Devil is a masterful blend of historical accounts, folklore, and first-person sightings to unravel the enigma of the Jersey Devil. Was it a deformed child cursed at birth, a Quaker turned demon, or simply a myth that gained power through mass hysteria? Readers will be immersed in the lore surrounding this beast, from the political and religious tensions of the colonial era to the modern-day fascination with cryptid culture.\u003cbr\u003eWith fascinating insights, a somewhat quirky narration, eerie eyewitness reports, and a deep dive into the cultural significance of the Jersey Devil, this book explores how legends are born and sustained.\u003cbr\u003eIs the Jersey Devil just another variation of ancient myths or a genuine supernatural presence lurking in the Pines?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e G. D. Pickering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798301379215\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/26\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"G. D. Pickering","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46545942774015,"sku":"9798301379215","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_54e6bb66-1855-4907-b912-0dc714fd2725.jpg?v=1738183755","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mysterious-creatures-emerging-from-g-d-pickering-9798301379215","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}