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The Jersey Devil Legend and a cross-dresser??

The Jersey Devil Legend and a cross-dresser??

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The Jersey Devil is one of the most infamous creatures said to haunt the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. But what is it and why is it there? And how does it tie into politics, rumor and cross-dressing?

Join us for the last episode of our Halloween week and learn something new and unexpected!

Sources:

    • "The Jersey Devil" by James F. McCloy and Ray Miller Jr.


  • A comprehensive history of the Jersey Devil legend, covering early sightings and theories.


    • "The Pine Barrens" by John McPhee


  • A classic exploration of the Pine Barrens region, its natural history, and its cultural myths, including the Jersey Devil.


    • Historical records from the New Jersey State Archives


  • Detailed accounts of the Leeds family and early colonial records from the 17th century.


    • Newspaper Articles from the 1909 sightings


  • Various local newspapers (Camden Courier-Post, Trenton Times) detailing the events of the 1909 sightings.


    • Interviews and eyewitness accounts


  • Modern documentaries featuring interviews with people who claim to have seen the Jersey Devil, particularly in the 1980s and beyond.


    • Family Folklore: The Jersey Devil, aka The Leeds Devil — Hoosier Kin


    • Politics & Policy wrote in “The Jersey Devil: A Political Animal” in NJS:
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