Here is a review of the book from January 2001:

Bigfoot Sightings of East Central Alabama (Chambers, Lee, Randolph &
Tallapoose Co.)
Author: James M. Smith
ISBN - N/A
Self Published, Wadley, Alabama,  47 (plus 5 note pages)

Reviewed by Craig Heinselman, originally appeared in CRYPTO Vol. IV, No. I,
January 2001.


 Researchers of Hominology hear of encounters and reports of Bigfoot type
creatures from all over the country. In the Unites States many stories come
from the Pacific Northwest and the Midwest (especially areas like Ohio) as
well as Florida for its "Skunk Ape". However, other parts of the country are
relatively "virgin" in regards to information. Part of this may be due to
diminished numbers of researchers in those particular areas, and also for a
less density of Homin populations in those areas (assuming such creatures
exist for this point to be made).
 

What Smith has presented is original research from four counties of
Alabama, a state not high on the Hominology researchers list of "hot spots."
Smith's book is not comprehensive, but what it does offer is the chance for
an interested research to get an idea of the Alabama country and how it a)
dealt with reports of Bigfoot (as well as UFO) reports, b) how the reports
vary in that geographic area. The reader is introduced to such curious
creatures then as the Wampus ( or Waupus and Waupus Cat) and the school
house sitting Bigfoot. Even though at first sight these are slightly
humorous names, they are presented in a straightforward and serious fashion
with no obvious embellishments, as can be seen in the following excerpt from
page 24:

"The Bigfoot walked at a normal pace toward the police car as if he belonged
there. Startled by the creature and not caring to encounter it alone, the
policeman sped to town. After hearing of another sighting several people
returned to the church yard with him to again search for the Bigfoot. This
search lasted about two hours and as seemed to always be the case, nothing
was ever found."
 

Although most of the book deals with Alabama reports, there are a few
exceptions. These seem perhaps a bit out of place, but as they are from
Smith's own research they do have a place in his book. The first "out of
place" item is Chapter 2 of the book Biblical Bigfoot? In which a
interpretation of various verses from the Bible are evaluated as possible
Bigfoot style creatures, in particular the stories dealing with Esau and the
book of Genesis. Smith emphatically states though that:

"Everyone has their own opinions and beliefs. The following is simply one
possibility and in no way considered provable fact."

 The other out of place item is a touching in of a theory of UFO connection.
Now, Smith just touches on this as he also has researched into the UFO
phenomenon.
 In its entirety Smith created an enjoyable book, that is put together
decently for a self-published tome. That when read gives one the idea and
feel for the reports and stories from the geographic region.

Craig Heinselman
Francestown, NH  USA
cheinselman@conknet.com