The discovery of a prehistoric man in a glacier in 1991 captured headlines throughout the world. Subsequent investigations into the body itself--and the extraordinary artifacts found close by--heralded one of the most important archaeological events of our time. Combining scientific authority with masterful storytelling, Spindler creates a fascinating portrait of one of humankind's most ancient ancestors. 32 pp full-color photos. "This carefully documented scientific account reads like a mystery, is just as hard to put down....Spindler's knowledgeable and fascinating speculations about where the Iceman came from, what he was doing there, and how he died offer remarkable insights into the lives of the people who lived near the end of the Stone Age -- and about ourselves. This is a must read!" -- Jean Auel, author of the Earth's Children "TM" Series "A fascinating glimpse into the very distant past." -- USA Today "[The Man in the Ice] will remain the book to read about the Stone Age equivalent of King Tut....A fascinating book." -- Baltimore Evening Sun "Astonishing....Reads like a forensic mystery." -- Publisher's Weekly y of a prehistoric man in a glacier in 1991 captured headlines throughout the world. Subsequent investigations into the body itself--and the extraordinary artifacts found close by--heralded one of the most important archaeological events of our time. Combining scientific authority with masterful storytelling, Spindler creates a fascinating portrait of one of humankind's most ancient ancestors. 32 pp full-color photos.