Ancient stories and folklore have a way of captivating the imagination, especially as they hold the promise of understanding the unknown and unknowable. Throughout history, the myths of legendary creatures in the vast and untameable wilderness have endured. Oscar Johnson offers a fascinating look at the history, sightings, and cultural impact of mysterious beings in "Cryptids and Cryptozoology." The term “cryptid” describes creatures that exist in lore and stories, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Yeti, Chupacabra, and many others. While there are documented sightings of cryptids, “mainstream” scientific evidence is evasive.
Johnson’s writing style is as enchanting and engaging as the creatures he describes. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on different types of cryptids, such as humanoid, aquatic, flying, land-based, reptilian, and insectoid cryptids. It was interesting to know about lesser-known cryptids like the Jersey Devil, the Beast of Bodmin Moor, and the Mongolian Death Worm.
Stories have always brought people together. In telling the story of various beasts of lore, Johnson blends storytelling, eyewitness accounts, and scientific curiosity to share the enduring allure of the study of cryptids, despite the lack of definitive proof of their existence.
What makes the book great is Johnson’s sincere enthusiasm about cryptozoology. He takes a balanced approach to explain that cryptozoology is not classified as an “official” scientific discipline, because of the lack of hard, reproducible evidence. On the other hand, he shares in the reader’s sense of curiosity by incorporating vivid imagery and detailed accounts of cryptid sightings and legends. Johnson mixes intrigue and a touch of humor to make the subject matter accessible and entertaining for readers of all ages. Johnson reminds us to tap into our innate longing for mystery, secrets, and adventures waiting to be uncovered in our modern world.
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