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For the first time, we have the answers! Now, the astounding truth about the Bigfoot mystery...Many people scoff at the reports of a huge, manlike "Bigfoot" creature prowling America's wilderness. Yet hundreds of giant footprints have been seen and authenticated.Here are the first true-to-life reports of recent frightening encounters - many face to face - with this massive, hairy monster, fully documented with actual black and white photographs and authentic tape recordings.For the first time, here is the amazing truth about the mighty Sasquatch and its incredible size and unexplained behavior. Is it a throwback to a time when humans were more apelike? Does it hold a special key to mankind's future?Here are the true facts you should know about this controversial creature, which may be lurking near your town - or even in your own backyard - at this very moment.Author B. Ann Slate, a native of California, has spent over 20 years researching paranormal phenomena, and is one of the world's foremost cryptozoological authorities. She has been published in over 50 national and international magazines and newspapers, and her many expeditions have led to firsthand encounters with Bigfoot in northern and Southern California.Co-author Alan Berry, also a California native, is an experienced journalist, outdoorsman, and expert on the Sierra Mountains of California. He received a B.A. in English from San Francisco State College, and served as an artillery officer in Vietnam.