Finding the North Pole

Frederick A. Cook,George W melville,Robert Peary

ISBN 10: 1592280722 / ISBN 13: 9781592280728

Published by Lyons Press, New York, 2003

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8vo pp. 448."On September 1, 1909 the civilized world received word through the public press that Dr. Frederick A. Cook had discovered the North Pole on April 21, 1908. Only 4 days later Commander Robert E. Peary announced that he had arrived at the North Pole on April 6, 1909. Originally published in 1909, FINDING THE?

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Finding the North Pole
• Publisher: Lyons Press, New York
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592280722
• ISBN 13: 9781592280728
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dj
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Arctic

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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.