Ralph Izzard was an English journalist and author whose work took him to diverse locations worldwide. Throughout his extensive career with the Daily Mail, he covered significant events, reporting from Berlin to Africa and Korea. His writing often focused on chronicling his own adventures and experiences from various corners of the globe, particularly India, Nepal, and the Middle East. Izzard is noted for his daring personal exploration, including journeying to the base camp of Mount Everest without a map or compass, showcasing his indomitable adventurous spirit.
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An inspiring adventure, that throws down a gauntlet about what can be achieved in a family holiday, a 300 mile walk through the Lebanese mountains.
Cestopisný deník anglické výpravy do Himálaje za sněžným mužem, podniknuté r. 1954, shromažďuje mnoho osobních svědectví místních Šarpů o podobě a zvycích "jetiho". Doplňuje je zprávami o tom, jak výprava v pustých končinách po čtyři měsíce marně slídila po tajemném tvoru, jehožstopy mnohokráte našla, ale sledovala nakonec bezvýsledně. Podařilo se jí však mj. objevit slavný skalp z Pangbočhe.