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Tom Slick and the Search for the Yeti

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I read this book years ago, perhaps having obtained it from William Corliss' "Sourcebook" list of books. This is typical of Coleman's books -- well researched, well written, and free of the kind of personal anecdote litter and unsubstantiated claims that so characterizes David Hatcher Childress' many efforts.

Buy it, read it, enjoy it.

This book, by Loren Coleman, came out in 1989. However, it is an excellent read, and well-worth purchasing. It chronicles the life of one Thomas Baker Slick, Jr., a millionaire who made his money through oil and other interests. His life was dedicated to pursuit of strange creatures (The Abominable Snowman and Bigfoot only being the most famous). However, he also pursued things like giant salamanders in the Trinity Alps of California. He was going after the Yeti mainly because he believed that the creatures held the key to curing different diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Slick had other interests outside of cryptozoology, however; he set up several foundations in San Antonio, Texas, his homebase, which still operate today and go towards the betterment of man. Slick was tragically killed at age 46 in a plane crash, and is largely forgotten today in many circles, but his contributions to this world are not to be forgotten and he will always be remembered in cryptozoological circles. This book is highly-recommended.

The first copy I had I loaned to a fellow researcher and never got it back. I had to buy another, but I would not trade this copy for anything. I had it signed at last years Ohio Bigfoot conference where Loren Coleman gave a talk.

The book is excellent and is one of the top on my list. It gives me more information on what took place during the Slick era than what Peter Byrne told me, which wasn't too much.

I hear there may be an update issued soon. Buy it! You won't regret it if you are interested in some of the history surrounding the quest of the Yeti. Good job Loren!!!

Terrible book. There's not even a mention of the Thunderbolt GreaseSlapper, Baron Otto Matic, Gertie Growler or even Clutcher.

I'm kidding, of course, but inclusion of these characters might have at least generated a little interest into the ridiculous yeti legend.

Tom Slick and the Yeti? Well, he went on one expedition, then his mother (I'm not making this up) told him he couldn't go on any further trips to Nepal because he bruised his knees(!). He sponsored a couple more, but that's about it.

The evidence for proof of the existence of the 'abominable snowman'? Droppings. Yes, they found yeti crap, in numerous places all over Nepal. And tracks that could have been made by some other animal, maybe a snow leopard. Probably the source of the droppings also.

Pure speculation, and not worth wasting your time reading it.

This book is a little gem that seems to get better every time I read it. It is full of photos that enhance the story of real men that dedicated themselves, and their resources, to answering important questions. These were, and are, mysteries that influence who we are as a species in relation to legendary creatures that are spoken of but rarely encountered.

This is a wonderful illustration of what men will subject themselves to in the name of fame, fortune and the solving of mysteries.

The book is put together in an entertaining style, well written and is fun to read. The photos are rare and well reproduced. An interesting read indeed.