Finding the North Pole: Dr. Cook's Own Story of His Discovery, April 21, 1908, the Story of Commander Peary's Discovery, April 6, 1909, Together with the Marvelous Record of Former Arctic Expeditions

Charles Morris

ISBN 10: 1592280722 / ISBN 13: 9781592280728

Published by Lyons Press, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Finding the North Pole: Dr. Cook's Own Story of His Discovery, April 21, 1908, the Story of Commander Peary's Discovery, April 6, 1909, Together with the Marvelous Record of Former Arctic Expeditions
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592280722
• ISBN 13: 9781592280728
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 27 ounces

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Synopsis

A fascinating look at the history of Arctic exploration presents the personal accounts of the Arctic expeditions of Dr. Frederick A. Cook and Commander Robert E. Peary to the North Pole, as well as a record of earlier journeys into the region. Original.

About the Author

GEORGE W. MELVILLE, Rear Admiral U.S. Navy, was the survivor of three arctic expeditions. He was one of the most experienced Arctic explorers and was an authority of the first rank on the subject of Arctic travels.