This book is an absorbing account of Smythe's discovery subsequent visit. Now world famous the Valley of Flowers – its glory, peace and mysterious beauty unspoilt since Smythe's time - continues to lure adventurers. Complete with maps, this is the most authentic account of the Valley of Flowers. Along with the Valley, Smythe also presents the gripping story of his encounter and pursuit of the abominable snowman, and paints a vivid picture of the brave porters who accompanied him, the people he met on his travels, places around the valley his own and attempts at Himalayan peaks.