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Missing in the Minarets: The Search for Walter A. Starr, Jr. Paperback – Illustrated, May 1, 2005

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This riveting narrative details the mysterious disappearance of Peter Starr, a San Francisco attorney from a prominent family, who set off to climb alone in the rugged Minaret region of the Sierra Nevada in July 1933. Rigorous and thorough searches by some of the best climbers in the history of the range failed to locate him despite a number of promising clues. When all hope seemed gone and the last search party had left the Minarets, mountaineering legend Norman Clyde refused to give up. Climbing alone, he persevered in the face of failure, resolved that he would learn the fate of the lost man. Clyde’s discovery and the events that followed make for compelling reading. Recently reissued with a new afterword, this re-creation of a famous episode in the annals of the Sierra Nevada is mountaineering literature at its best.
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    Yosemite Conservancy
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    May 1, 2005
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    6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1930238185
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1930238183
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yosemite Conservancy; Illustrated edition (May 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1930238185
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1930238183
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
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Ray R. Kawal
5.0 out of 5 stars A truly fascinating book, especially for those interested in hiking in the Sierras
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2022
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This book was one of the best books I've read in quite a while, not particularly because of the author's talents or even the subject matter, but because I grew up in a time when Starr's Guide was a staple for any Sierra backpacker. The "little red book" is a guide to not only the John Muir Trail, but almost every spur trail leading to it, and when I was young in the 1960's, it was a terrific source of knowledge for where to choose to hike to and how to get there. So anyone familiar with Starr's Guide will find this book an excellent read.

As I looked at some of the mediocre reviews of this book, I'm betting that those reviewers may not be familiar with some of the early climbing history of the Sierras. It's true that Walter Starr Jr. was not particularly famous, but those familiar with him and his Guide will really appreciate the mystery behind his death as well as information presented about some of his contemporaries like Norman Clyde, Jules Eichhorn, Glen Dawson, and others. And I would think most hikers of the John Muir Trail and that vicinity will appreciate the descriptions of all of the mountains and trails with which they are familiar. For me, I couldn't put this book down, and I bought it for others in our family who love the Sierras, as well as friends who share the same love.

Since I was a young hiker I always knew about Starr's death, but I never knew the details. The author created an excellent mystery story and I could picture the treacherous climbing areas so vividly. Interweaving the other "famous" climbers (at the time) into solving the mystery. It made me feel like I was there with them instead of safe in my home here in Washington state. This book also got me interested in Norman Clyde, a fascinating character who I first became aware of in visit to the Eastern California Museum in Independence, California. I enjoyed his biography as well.

Definitely 5 stars for me!
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Vicki
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book that will appeal to climbers and non-climbers alike
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2021
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This is one of the most mesmerizing and riveting mountaineering stories I have read in a long time. While an avid High Sierra backpacker, I was not aware of Walter A. Starr, Jr. or his story until I read this book. It is beautifully written, meticulously researched and wildly entertaining as the best whodunit stories out there. In addition, it is dotted with many old and amazing photos of the Minarets area from that time that would make your jaw drop. I could not put it down. Overall, this is a gripping and well-told story that would delight any avid reader.
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Sandra K. Frederixon
5.0 out of 5 stars Enduring mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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Grand adventure and mystery. Historical as
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Frank Conner
5.0 out of 5 stars A great story of the Ritter Range
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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A great story about the love and loss of Walter Starr in the Sierra near Mammoth Lakes.
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Dan Friedman
4.0 out of 5 stars good read especially if you know the area
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2021
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It was a good read. The early mountaineers were solitary and rugged and took high risks with less than appropriate gear, but that's all they had for the time. It was a venture of more personal satisfaction than published glory. I backpack through this region and it is extremely rugged. The distances they traveled or achieving an assent of a peak in a short time before weather or sunlight chased them back down is pretty remarkable.
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Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars A Staple Story For Any Mountaineer
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020
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Bought and read this on a whim, ended up being one of the better mountaineering stories I've read. I love the high Sierra and it was great to get acquainted with a little piece of history from an area I love so much. This book is as much a detailed historical account as it is a wonderfully written story.
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Steven Gorman
5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping read
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2021
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I didn’t know about this story of a mountain search and rescue mystery in the 1930’s, and this book brought it all to life, along with an inspiring look into the early mountain climbers and adventurers in the Sierra. Very well annotated with footnotes, historic photos and maps. I learned a lot about this forgotten chapter in high Sierra history, and came away with a new appreciation for the skills and daring of these climbers who operated without the mountaineering and safety equipment we have today. An interesting and compelling read.
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Roboto
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2015
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I really liked this book. The book was a nicely written and covered a tragic event, the loss of climber Peter Starr and the effort to find him by the great climber Norman Cylde. It is the kind of book you can read in a day if you like. I nearly did because I could not put it down after I began reading it.
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