Tomek Searches for the Yeti

The East is the homeland of ancient cultures and strange traditions, where fertile valleys border lifeless deserts, wealthy people live next to the poor, and in the mountains, according to legends, the yeti resides. It is to this part of the world that Tomek Wilmowski sets off. After receiving a letter from Jan Smuga asking for help, Tomek, with his father and bosun Nowicki, immediately heads to India. They are convinced that something has happened to their friend because, being a man not easily frightened, Smuga would not disturb anyone over trifles. The travelers do not manage to find the brave beast hunter in Bombay, and right before their eyes, Smuga's trustee is killed by a stranger with a scar on his cheek. The matter takes a serious turn. What could have compelled Smuga to venture into the depths of South Asia? And most importantly, is he still alive?..

Generations of young book lovers have grown up on the stories of the fearless Tomek Wilmowski, penned by Polish writer Alfred Szklarski. Before you is the fourth novel in this cycle — "Tomek Searches for the Yeti," the translation of which has been carefully revised and supplemented with interesting and informative popular science notes. The wonderful illustrations for the book were created by artist Vladimir Kanivets.