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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'.…

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1 author picked Yeti as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this captivating nonfiction adult book, which describes the author’s personal search for the Yeti between 1956 and 2015. No Himalayan rock is left unturned or valley unvisited as Taylor tries to fulfill his personal quest to explain the Yeti’s footprints and takes the reader along for the ride.

It’s a rollercoaster ride with interesting twists. I highly recommend it!


 

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