By Shane Lester
Bigfoot and Mormons?
EVANSTON, WYOMING -- Clan of Cain: The Genesis of Bigfoot is a newly
published book that offers a different dimension to the Bigfoot
mystery. A recently uncovered document reveals a possible connection
between the origins of the Mormon Church (Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints) and Bigfoot. Searching through the archives of
historical church documents the author; Shane Lester uncovered an
extraordinary story that becomes the foundation of a new theory about
the origins of Bigfoot.
"I uncovered an obscure historical document that sheds new light on
the Bigfoot mystery. I used this encounter as the basis for a
fictional story that links the mystical, legend of Bigfoot to the
origins of Mormonism." says author, Shane Lester.
Deep in the woods of Tennessee in 1835, an unparalleled encounter
occurs. David Patten, an early Mormon Church leader, unwittingly
opens a new facet of the future mystery of Sasquatch. His story will
lend new credence to the existence of Bigfoot.
"What does Clan of Cain mean? David Patten described an encounter
with a person that represented himself as Cain, the brother of Abel
found in the Holy Bible. My first chapter is a representation of the
actual dialogue that was reportedly exchanged during this encounter.
The book asserts the theory that Cain is in reality the legendary
Sasquatch. The rest of the book is a fictional extrapolation based
upon the validity of that account," explains Lester.
From the legendary tale the story then propels the reader to the last
remnants of undiscovered wilderness of the Pacific Northwest where a
young man takes a journey of a lifetime. Spencer James joins a group
of scientists in their quest to find the legendary Bigfoot in the
Pacific Northwest. Egos, deception, and conflicting agendas are
brought into a singular effort by a millionaire consumed with revenge
and hate. Spencer becomes the moral compass, standing alone in a
forest of scientific amorality. Despite their technology the truth
becomes more allusive, challenging their intent and ethics,
questioning the morality of their methods and the very reason for the
Recent creditable sightings, such as the one by Psychologist Dr.
Matthew Johnson on July 1 2000, have reinvigorated the interest in
http://www.sasquatchsite.com/ ). The Skookum Cast discovered in
September 22 2000 (
http://www.bfro.net/NEWS/BODYCAST/index.html ) mentioned in the
book is also an important find as we continuethe search for Bigfoot
in the new millennium.
A man, a myth and the obsession to know the truth will reveal a story
that will forever change the way you think about Bigfoot.
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Bigfoot and Mormons?
Shane Lester Press Release 3Dec01 A2
New Theory About the Origins of Bigfoot linked to early history of Mormonism.
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