Excerpt: "When an expedition starts for distant and mysterious regions for an uncertain length of time, and particularly when its objective point is the frozen heart of the Arctic Circle, it is natural that those who know and are interested in its objects and plans should turn with interest to its personnel and its surroundings and environment while en route to the scene of action. The opening scenes of an Arctic voyage are comparatively familiar to those conversant with Arctic literature....

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and IndexCONTENTSIntroductionForewordI The PlanII PreparationsIII The StartIV Up to Cape YorkV Welcome from the EskimosVI An Arctic OasisVII Odd Customs of an Odd PeopleVIII Getting RecruitsIX A Walrus HuntX Knocking at the Gateway to the PoleXI Close Quarters with the IceXII The Ice Fight Goes O...

Includes over 65 B&W illustrationsRobert Edwin Peary Sr. was an American explorer and officer in the United States Navy who made several expeditions to the Arctic in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for, in April 1909, leading an expedition that claimed to be the first to have reached the geographic North Pole.

"The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909" chronicles the ambitious expedition led by Robert E. Peary, who aimed to reach the North Pole. This book details the challenges faced by Peary and his team as they navigated the treacherous Arctic terrain, battling extreme weather conditions and the harsh realities of polar exploration. Peary's meticulous planning and determination are highlighted, showcasing his relentless pursuit of one of humanity's last great geographical frontiers. The narrative...

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When an expedition starts for distant and mysterious regions for an uncertain length of time, and particularly when its objective point is the frozen heart of the Arctic Circle, it is natural that those who know and are interested in its objects and plans should turn with interest to its personnel and its surroundings and environment while en route to the scene of action.The opening scenes of an Arctic voyage are comparatively familiar to those conversant with Arctic literature. The...

The stories of the first explorers of the Arctic and the North Pole have always been somewhat overshadowed by the famous and tragic race for the South Pole a decade later. In truth the story is no less riveting to the reader, in terms of bravery, resilience and determination.What is more, in an extra dimension to the story there is the enduring controversy over who was in fact the first to make it to the North Pole. Was it Dr Frederick Cook in 1908, or Captain Peary in 1909? Histor...

When Robert Peary's team was the first to reach the North Pole, he was the only white man in the picture. Accompanying him were four Eskimos and Matthew Henson, a black man who had been with Peary on all his expeditions for the previous twenty years. Henson tells the story of that last expedition with candor and warmth, making neither too much nor too little of the conditions the team endured, including travelling on foot and sled in temperatures reaching 50° and more below zero. Henson's ...

"The North Pole" is Capt. Robert E. Peary's personal account of his expedition to attempt to be the first Man to reach the Geographic North Pole. Peary achieved his dream in 1909 (although doubt has subsequently been raised as to whether he actually arrived at the Pole itself, or only got within 5 miles of it.)To his horror, on returning from the Arctic Peary discovered that Frederick Cook, his companion from a previous trip to the Arctic was claiming to have beaten him to the Pole...

"Secrets of Polar Travel" by Robert E. Peary is a fascinating exploration of the challenges and triumphs of Arctic expeditions. Peary, a renowned explorer, shares his extensive knowledge and experiences gained from numerous journeys to the North Pole. The book delves into the intricacies of polar navigation, survival techniques, and the importance of preparation in extreme conditions. Peary's firsthand accounts provide readers with a vivid picture of the harsh realities faced by explorers ...

"Nearest the Pole" is an adventurous account by Robert E. Peary, chronicling his daring expeditions to the Arctic regions. Peary, a pioneering explorer, details his relentless pursuit of the North Pole, sharing the challenges and triumphs faced during his journeys. The narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of the harsh Arctic landscape, the struggles against extreme weather, and the resilience required to navigate uncharted territories. Peary's passion for exploration shines through, m...

In September 1909—after nearly two decades of determined effort and numerous attempts, during which he lost eight toes to frostbite—American polar explorer Robert E. Peary emerged from the Arctic's frozen wasteland and declared that his final expedition had been victorious: on April 6, 1909, Peary had attained the North Pole, a long-sought prize that had thwarted and even killed his predecessors.Peary's news stunned the international community because a few days earlier his rival, ...