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

By Robert E. (Robert Edwin) Peary

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

An explorer's long-awaited ambition pushes him through treacherous terrains and tests the strength of human spirit, leading to a historic polar discovery against all odds.

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2006-08-03
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"The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club" by Robert E. Peary is a story about a journey to one of the most difficult places on Earth. It tells the story of how, after years of trying, an explorer finally reached the North Pole, detailing the careful strategies, like moves in a chess game, that helped him succeed where others had failed. The narrative conveys not only the physical struggles and the harsh environment but also the mental toughness and the strong friendships needed to keep going, painting a picture of adventure and relentless determination in the face of nature's challenges.

About the Author

Robert 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 was long credited as being the discoverer of the geographic North Pole in April 1909, having led the first expedition to have claimed this achievement, although it is now considered unlikely that he actually reached the Pole.

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