Yeti Quest

Climbing solo in Eastern Tibet in 1986, Reinhold Messner confronted . . . something. Since that moment, he has been obsessed with what the Western media has called the "abominable snowman". Widely considered the greatest living mountain climber, Messner had found his greatest challenge--to solve the age old mystery of the yeti. Photos.

As it turned out, young Daniel never outgrew the enchantment of the mysterious Yeti, the Abominable Snowman. His search for the enigmatic creature of Himalayan legends spread over many decades: from 1956 until 2015, Daniel C. Taylor visited almost all valley systems in his quest to explain the ‘Yeti’s footprints’. But to his surprise, solving the footprint mystery did not answer the Yeti question. As his quest evolved, Taylor went on to create two massive national parks around Mount Everest. Equipped with abundant knowledge of the Himalaya, Taylor tells a story that is captivating and full of surprises. He looks back at his exploration of the 2,000-mile-wide Himalaya and talks about bioresilience as a parallel dynamic to biodiversity, thus widening the scope of our understanding of ecology. Yeti: The Ecology of a Mystery is the extraordinary story of one man’s conservation impact and what it means for people to be part of the wild in today’s increasingly tamed world.

Uncle Hy and Aunt Tolly are missing, lost in a mountain snowstorm. Will Neal's dog be able to find them?

Journey into the heart of the Himalayas, where snow-capped peaks whisper ancient secrets and the legend of the Yeti endures. "Footprints in the Snow" is a captivating exploration of one of the world's most enduring mysteries, blending historical accounts, scientific inquiry, and the cultural significance of this elusive creature. Delve into the origins of the Yeti myth, tracing its roots through the rich tapestry of Himalayan folklore and spiritual traditions. Follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers and mountaineers who ventured into the unknown, seeking evidence of this enigmatic creature. Examine the tantalizing clues—footprints in the snow, hair samples, and eyewitness accounts—that have fueled speculation and debate for centuries. This book goes beyond the sensational headlines and delves into the science behind the Yeti phenomenon. Explore the biological possibilities, from undiscovered primates to misidentified bears, and examine the role of environmental factors and cultural beliefs in shaping the legend. Discover the latest DNA analysis and technological advancements that are shedding new light on the mystery. But the Yeti is more than just a creature of science or folklore. It is a symbol of the wild, a guardian of the mountains, and a cultural icon for the people of the Himalayas. "Footprints in the Snow" explores the Yeti's profound significance in local traditions, rituals, and beliefs, revealing its enduring power as a cultural touchstone. Whether you are a seasoned cryptozoologist, a curious adventurer, or simply fascinated by the unknown, "Footprints in the Snow" offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the Yeti legend. It is a journey that will challenge your assumptions, ignite your imagination, and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the enduring mysteries of the natural world.

Told through a series of notes, two boys go on a hike hoping to find Yeti but run into trouble along the way.

Part of a series combining stories and pictures. Sir Quinton Quest, Explorer of the Year five years running, is off on another death defying expedition with his long-suffering butler, Muggins. His mission is to save his reputation from the upstart Findley Ffoothold and prove that Yetis don't exist.

The Kingdom of Glenfin has enjoyed a long peace under the rule of King Romlay. However, when the King is poisoned, the future of the kingdom and the life of the King rests in the hands of the Princess, Alexandra Romlay. Always wishing for an adventure of her own, the Princess must now find a magical root that only grows on a place called the Island of the Dead. The Princess brings together a diverse group, including knights and archers from the kingdom with the help of a thief, wizard, an elf, two rangers and an undead, to help her in her quest to save her father's life. The unique group must cross the dark forest, the Swamp of Despair, the desert, the mountains, the snow lands and the Great Sea to reach the Island of the Dead. As the group crosses the vast lands, the danger and tension grows with each passing day. Can the group hold itself together long enough to complete the quest and save the King or will they fall victim to the merciless lands?

The year is 1813. From the turbulence of Europe, ravaged by Napoleon’s rampaging armies, to the seething cauldron of India, comes a lad, Joseph McLeod, twenty years of age, newly recruited in the East India Company’s Bengal Army. While still in London, he comes across an exotically beautiful girl, Isabella Hamilton, the scion of a well-known aristocratic family, and is attracted to her. Later, two attempts are made on her life, in one of which, her parents are fatally wounded. On his deathbed, her father reveals a shocking secret from Isabella’s past concerning her parentage and a valuable estate in India. Later, while rummaging through the attic of her house, among her childhood bric-a-brac, she comes across an ivory piece with a silver chain, which she takes to be an amulet. But is it really an amulet? Or is it some device that is beyond the conception of western science, a thing so devastatingly powerful that it boggles the mind? Who are the people after her life? And why do they want her dead? The answers to these questions could only be found in India. And on those answers, and their subsequent follow-up, depends her future, fortune, and her life.