| Author |
Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Grosvenor, Gilbert Hovey, 1875-1966 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 |
| Title |
The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, Emmy and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club" by Robert E. Peary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the long-awaited expedition that ultimately led to the discovery of the North Pole, illuminating Peary’s meticulous planning and execution over his years of exploration. It combines a narrative of Peary's journey with insights into the challenges he faced during this monumental endeavor, aiming to document the achievements in polar exploration. The opening of the narrative introduces Peary's long-standing ambition to conquer the North Pole, describing his strategic approach likened to a game of chess, where he meticulously planned for success based on lessons learned from past failures. The introduction reflects on the physical and psychological preparations required for such grueling expeditions, emphasizing the combination of human perseverance against harsh and unpredictable natural forces. Peary outlines his plans for the 1909 journey and hints at the challenges that lie ahead while engaging with themes of determination, camaraderie, and the lure of adventure that drives explorers into the treacherous Arctic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration
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| Subject |
North Pole -- Discovery and exploration
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| Subject |
Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920 -- Travel -- Arctic regions
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18975 |
| Release Date |
Aug 3, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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