"One of the funniest books you will ever read."--Bill Bryson A hilarious parody of British mountaineering memoirs, filled with winning humor and charm. An intrepid cast of characters seek to climb Rum Doodle Mountain. There is Dr. Prone, the expedition's doctor, constantly incapacitated by sudden illnesses; Mr. Jungle, charged with navigation, is forever losing his way and cabling for money from obscure locations; and Mr. Constant, who alone speaks the native language of their guides and porters, through linguistic error provokes not just one but several riots. Led by Mr. Binder, whose narration would have you believe his crew and mission represent historic bravery and grit, these daring incompetents cut their path to the summit of Rum Doodle (sort of).