The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club

Name: The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club
Author: Robert E. Peary

By Robert E. Peary

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An expedition narrative recounts years of planning and preparation, the sea voyage north, interactions with Arctic indigenous people and use of local skills and sled dogs, hunts for food and supplies, time in winter quarters, and the long, arduous sledge marches over shifting pack ice that culminate in the author's claim of reaching the geographic pole; the book interweaves practical lessons on polar travel, descriptions of landscape and wildlife, technical appendices, and many photographs and plates documenting equipment, camps, and the journey.

About the Author

Robert E. Peary

Robert E. Peary was an American explorer best known for his expeditions to the Arctic and his claim to have reached the North Pole in 1909. His notable works include "Nearest the Pole," which recounts the polar expedition of the Peary Arctic Club aboard the S.S. Roosevelt from 1905 to 1906. Peary's contributions to polar exploration and his detailed accounts of the challenges faced in extreme conditions have made him a significant figure in the history of exploration. His writings not only document his adventures but also provide insights into the geography and climate of the Arctic regions.