02547cam a22003493u 4500 18975 UtSlPG 20260610133437.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920 The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-08-03 Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration North Pole -- Discovery and exploration Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920 -- Travel -- Arctic regions Grosvenor, Gilbert Hovey, 1875-1966 Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18975 60361 60361