Bauer is a chemist, currently Dean of Virginia Polytechnic’s College of
Arts and Sciences, and a “Nessie” believer. His book, however, deals
with Loch Ness monster hunters. Bauer critiques claims and publications
by fraudulent “Nessie” hunters and offers an apologia for honest
monster hunters whose work the scientific community scorns. His book
includes a checklist of “Nessie” sightings from A.D. 565 to January
1985, an extensive bibliography, and reproductions of many legitimate
and hoax photographs. Larger libraries aiming for balance or colleges
collecting works on cryptozoology may want this; however, “Nessie” fans
may find Bauer’s scholarly detachment too aloof for their tastes.

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