"My Arctic Journal: A Year Among Ice-Fields and Eskimos" by Josephine Diebitsch Peary is a captivating memoir about the author's year-long adventure in the Arctic with her explorer-husband in the late 1800s. Beginning with their departure from New York in June of 1891, the memoir recounts the excitement and trepidation of the expedition, revealing what it was like to travel treacherous, icy waters and land in the remote and beautiful Greenland. Upon their arrival at McCormick Bay, the author expresses her admiration for the rare and isolated Eskimo tribe that they encounter, highlighting their impressive resilience amid the harsh conditions of the frigid landscape. Throughout the story, the reader is immersed in the breathtaking landscapes and the author's personal struggles adapting to this unique environment as well as her cross-cultural observations, making it an inspiring read for those interested in narratives of exploration, adventure, and personal growth.
My Arctic journal: a year among ice-fields and Eskimos
By Josephine Diebitsch Peary
Embark on a thrilling Arctic expedition as a woman recounts her year navigating ice-filled waters, encountering isolated Eskimo tribes, and finding resilience in a breathtaking but frigid land.
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About the AuthorJosephine Cecilia Peary was an American author and arctic explorer. She was the wife of Robert Peary, who claimed to be the first to have reached the geographic North Pole.
Josephine Cecilia Peary was an American author and arctic explorer. She was the wife of Robert Peary, who claimed to be the first to have reached the geographic North Pole.
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