Bigfoot Sightings: True Encounters

Does a hulking, hairy, mysterious and elusive roam the woods and back country throughout North America—and the world? Venture deep into the shadowy forests, remote mountain ranges, and isolated wildernesses of the world and search for the truth in this enthralling collection of Bigfoot encounters.

Explore the physical evidence—footprints, hair samples, photos, and videos; the circumstantial evidence—nests and tree structures; the anecdotal evidence—numerous witness stories; and the history and potential explanations for the creature—the giants mentioned in ancient texts, the evolution from Neanderthals, extraterrestrial origins, and shapeshifters; and ancient history, mythology, and folklore. Bigfoot Sightings: True Encounters tells of encounters, sightings, and reports across cultures and continents, from Native American legends to modern-day sightings in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. You’ll learn about the history and the common threads in the thousands of eyewitness reports—powerful footprints, inexplicable noises, and a primal sense of being watched.

Whether called Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, or something else, you’ll encounter a trove of stories and evidence from across North America and the world such as: