Thomas F. (hardtack) - , reviewed on 6/23/2016 + 2557 more book reviews

I have to admit being a bit upset to learn this was not a true story. I discovered this after completing the book and looked up the author's name on Wikipedia. Not only had the 'author' made up most of the story, but the book itself was written by a ghost writer.

This probably wasn't the complete surprise it should have been, as his recount of climbing mountains in Tibet in the midst of winter with little food and scant protection did strain my belief somewhat. And I should have recognized the ultimate clue, when the 'author' relates how he and his companions came across two ape-like beings who pretty much ignored them. Obviously, these were suppose to be yetis, or "abominable snowmen."

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