Nearest the Pole by Robert E. Peary

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Author Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920
Illustrator Operti, Albert, 1852-1927
LoC No. 07035225
Title Nearest the Pole
a narrative of the polar expedition of the Peary Arctic Club in the S.S. Roosevelt, 1905-1906
Original Publication United States: Doubleday, Page,1907.
Series Title The geographical library
Note With ninety-five photographs by the author, two maps and a frontispiece in colour by Albert Operti.
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Nearest the Pole" by Robert E. Peary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the expedition of the Peary Arctic Club aboard the ship S.S. Roosevelt during the challenging year of 1905-1906, aiming for the North Pole. Peary, as the leader, highlights the significant challenges and triumphs faced by his team as they navigate the treacherous polar terrain and weather, emphasizing themes of exploration, courage, and determination. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the adventure, detailing the preparation and personnel of the expedition as they depart from New York. Peary introduces the crew members, each with their specific skills and backgrounds, while describing the ship's accommodations and the initial voyage conditions. As they embark on their journey, the tone captures both the anticipation and rigor of Arctic exploration, addressing the typical farewells, the excitement of setting sail, and the camaraderie among the seasoned adventurers. This section establishes the groundwork for the struggles and discoveries that lie ahead in their quest for the North Pole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Arctic regions
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EBook-No. 68906
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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