The best-selling book on New Jersey’s infamous Jersey Devil with over 75,000 sold. In print almost continuously since 1976 it is now available in this new edition (now in its 20th printing) of the classic bringing the legend of the Jersey Devil to a whole new generation. New for this edition you will find a new foreword by Dave McCloy and an added section on Jersey Devil attractions.
In the course of its extraordinary history, the Jersey Devil has been exorcised, shot, electrocuted, declared dead, and scoffed at as sheer foolishness – none of which has had any apparent effect on it or the people who continue to see it.
This mysterious creature is said to prowl the lonely sand trails and mist-shrouded marshes of the Pine Barrens, and emerge periodically to rampage through the towns and cities of New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania.
The authors point out that while a few appearances have been hoaxes, and other sightings of it have been the result of mass-hysteria, the Jersey Devil has been seen by enough sane, sober, and responsible citizens to keep the possibility of its existence alive today. Many theories about the Jersey Devil’s origin are discussed and carefully reviewed and explained by the authors.
James McCloy has a B.A. and M.A. from Rowan University. He spent many years as an Adjunct Professor of History at Wilmington University. He has appeared on many radio and TV programs to discuss the Jersey Devil and has also given lectures at schools, colleges, libraries, and historical societies.
Ray Miller, Jr. has a Ph.D. from the University of Delaware and spent many years as a Professor of English at Wilmington University. He co-authored two books on the Jersey Devil and has written numerous articles in various magazines and journals. Ray resides in New Jersey.
Dave McCloy has two associate degrees, a master plumber license, and he lives and works in Lewes, Delaware. Dave has had a life long interest in the legend of the Jersey Devil. Growing up the son of a researcher, lecturer, and writer on the subject, the legend was an every-present part of family life. Today, Dave spends his free time traveling with his wife and dog in their small camper.
