In 1769, Dr. Edward Bancroft made a report of an “orangutan” in Guiana bigger than the “African” (chimp) and the “Oriental” (modern orangutan). His said the Indians declare it to be 5 feet tall. They maintain “an erect position, and having a human form, thinly covered with short black hair.” Bancroft thought that the Indians exaggerated because they “greatly dread them.”
   This seemed a logical thing to do for an erudite European. From what Europeans knew of apes they didn’t seem worth dreading. Certainly the Orangutan wasn’t considered much of a threat and the Chimp could be handled. Five feet tall was huge, and we must remember that in 1769 the gorilla had not yet been proven. Yet it was logical to assume that there could be apes in America. Like Africa, the jungles were lousy with monkeys. Why should there not be apes in America, too? Africa boasts a couple of apes and even large monkeys like the Baboon. Why not America?   Page 2

Howler and Spider apes?

Not Ready Yeti!

Few things in popular folklore can be traced as easily as the pedigree of the Yeti in America. This Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas started the world’s fascination with “hairy hominids” and living “missing links.” Poor Yeti doesn’t get much credit these days. The Himalayas are simply too remote to support a thriving global market. But America is not. The year, the day, perhaps even the moment the Yeti stepped off the plane onto the New World can be found. . .
   Well, maybe that’s an exaggeration. But Bigfoot’s transformation into the cone-head Snowman  from the Himalayas can be easily traced. Although Yeti had excited the world since 1921 and Howard-Bury’s report of “metoh  kangmi” (Abominable Snowman), it was in 1951 that the Yeti took form. It began with the famous Shipton photo of a strange “apeman” footprint. The picture shook the world and even inspired the UK paper The Daily Mail to shell out for a huge expedition into the Himalayas.    Page 2

Out the Door . . .

Gian J. Quasar’s latest book Recasting Bigfoot, sold out at the door, and shipments were delayed for the Xmas rush. Some of this was due to years of anticipating, and some was due to a radio and podcast interview he did with Tim Binnall two days before the book hit retail. Within a day Binnall’s 2 hour interview with Quasar was linked to by many sites and within a week even Coast to Coast’s website linked to the interview in its “latest news” section.

     Let’s hope the old image of Bigfoot also goes out the door. The mainstream has been interested in the topic but only peripherally. In the decades since its birth Bigfoot has been warped into any number of bizarre beasts and supernatural entities. The evidence for NATIVE American primates has all been lost. The mainstream has shown itself sober in its dismissal and giggle of the Bigfoot culture, but it is time that it gets back involved and brings its sobriety to what should be a serious topic of research. 

     Although very few can possibly have Recasting Bigfoot yet in their hands, a fellow calling himself Scott Cunningham wrote this review on Amazon. “BAD RESEARCH. I'll be honest, I have not read the book. But I have heard an interview with the author on the BOA podcast and much of the author’s theory hangs on photographic evidence by the explorer Francois de Loys. The picture of a supposed large, unknown primate discovered by de Loys HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY DEBUNKED! If this is one of the key elements in the author's theory then ALL of his ideas are highly questionable. Don't waste your time with this book.” ED: These type of people reveal what little education they have, and there can be no fear of their bizarre comments.

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