Warren Smith (author)
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Warren Smith, also known as Warren William Billy Smith, (1931 - 2003) was an author
from Iowa
, who wrote books on cryptozoology
and the hollow earth
theory.
, then Durant
, and from 1960 in Clinton, Iowa
until his death on May 9, 2003. He published many newspaper reviews of automobiles, newspaper and magazine articles on boating and other subjects, and from 1965 until near his death, a huge number (over fifty) paranormal books on topics such as Bigfoot
, ancient astronauts
, Atlantis
and lost cities
.
He is most well known for his books on the Hollow earth, and his book on Bigfoot called Strange Abominable Snowmen
. His book This Hollow Earth was a popular book on the hollow earth theory which discussed evidence from ancient myths and legends such as the Buddhist city of Agharta to the ideas of a physical hell found in religious texts to conclude they were based on actual places inside the earth. He also discussed in the book that there are tunnels in specific locations such as mountains in South America
which lead into the interior of the earth. He published a number of books under the pseudonym of Eric Norman and he co-wrote various books with the paranormal writer Brad Steiger
.
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
from Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, who wrote books on cryptozoology
Cryptozoology
Cryptozoology refers to the search for animals whose existence has not been proven...
and the hollow earth
Hollow Earth
The Hollow Earth hypothesis proposes that the planet Earth is either entirely hollow or otherwise contains a substantial interior space. The hypothesis has been shown to be wrong by observational evidence, as well as by the modern understanding of planet formation; the scientific community has...
theory.
Life and career
Smith was a writer who lived in Iowa, living first in DavenportDavenport
-Places:In Australia*Electoral district of Davenport, in South AustraliaIn Canada*Davenport, Toronto, a neighbourhood and former village in Toronto*Davenport , a federal electoral district*Davenport...
, then Durant
Durant
- People :* Adrian Durant , sprint athlete from the U.S. Virgin Islands* Albert Durant , Belgian water polo player* Ariel Durant , co-author of The Story of Civilization with husband Will Durant...
, and from 1960 in Clinton, Iowa
Clinton, Iowa
Clinton is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 26231as of 2010. Clinton, along with DeWitt, Iowa , was named in honor of the seventh governor of New York, DeWitt Clinton. Clinton is the principal city of the Clinton Micropolitan Statistical...
until his death on May 9, 2003. He published many newspaper reviews of automobiles, newspaper and magazine articles on boating and other subjects, and from 1965 until near his death, a huge number (over fifty) paranormal books on topics such as Bigfoot
Bigfoot
Bigfoot, also known as sasquatch, is an ape-like cryptid that purportedly inhabits forests, mainly in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Bigfoot is usually described as a large, hairy, bipedal humanoid...
, ancient astronauts
Ancient astronauts
Some writers have proposed that intelligent extraterrestrial beings have visited Earth in antiquity or prehistory and made contact with humans. Such visitors are called ancient astronauts or ancient aliens. Proponents suggest that this contact influenced the development of human cultures,...
, Atlantis
Atlantis
Atlantis is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, written about 360 BC....
and lost cities
Lost Cities
Lost Cities is a 60-card card game, designed in 1999 by game designer Reiner Knizia and published by several publishers. The objective of the game is to mount profitable expeditions to one or more of the five lost cities...
.
He is most well known for his books on the Hollow earth, and his book on Bigfoot called Strange Abominable Snowmen
Strange Abominable Snowmen
Strange Abominable Snowmen is a book written in 1970 by Warren Smith which claimed to offer scientific proof as to the existence of Bigfoot. The books main expert was one "Major Stoyanow" who allegedly came into contact with a Bigfoot and relayed the information . The authenticity of the book's...
. His book This Hollow Earth was a popular book on the hollow earth theory which discussed evidence from ancient myths and legends such as the Buddhist city of Agharta to the ideas of a physical hell found in religious texts to conclude they were based on actual places inside the earth. He also discussed in the book that there are tunnels in specific locations such as mountains in South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
which lead into the interior of the earth. He published a number of books under the pseudonym of Eric Norman and he co-wrote various books with the paranormal writer Brad Steiger
Brad Steiger
Brad Steiger is an American author who has written or co-written over 170 books, a number of which focus on paranormal subjects.-Childhood:...
.