02554cam a22003733u 4500 20923 UtSlPG 20260610133501.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12004225 UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Henson, Matthew Alexander, 1866-1955 A Negro Explorer at the North Pole Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-03-28 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Negro Explorer at the North Pole" by Matthew Alexander Henson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles Henson's personal experiences as part of the Peary Arctic Club expeditions, culminating in the historic journey to the North Pole in 1909. It highlights Henson's significant contributions and prowess as a navigator, dog driver, and explorer alongside Commander Robert Peary, emphasizing the challenges they faced in the treacherous Arctic environment. At the start of the narrative, Henson reflects on his early life, beginning with his upbringing in Maryland and his journey from being a cabin boy to becoming an essential member of Peary’s expeditions. He sets the stage for recounting the arduous preparation and struggles of Arctic exploration, revealing his dedication and unveiling the harsh realities of life in extreme conditions. The opening sets a profound tone of adventure and resilience, showcasing Henson’s insights into not only the technical aspects of exploration but also the cultural interactions with the Inuit people, making it clear that this account is both a personal memoir and an integral part of the history of African American contributions to exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration Henson, Matthew Alexander, 1866-1955 African American explorers -- Biography North Pole -- Discovery and exploration Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920 Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20923 62158 62158