02365cam a22003373u 4500 36962 UtSlPG 20260610133837.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13019905 UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Cook, Frederick Albert, 1865-1940 My attainment of the Pole Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-03 Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "My Attainment of the Pole" by Dr. Frederick A. Cook is an autobiographical account of his expedition to the North Pole, penned in the early 20th century. This work details his claims of being the first to reach the North Pole in 1909, presenting not only the physical journey but also the surrounding controversies regarding his achievement, particularly his rivalry with Robert Peary. Cook captures the harsh beauty of the Arctic and his experiences with the elements during his adventure. The opening portion of the narrative sets the stage for Cook's journey, revealing his overwhelming emotions upon reaching the North Pole, where he reflects on the surreal landscape and his personal triumph over one of Earth's most formidable frontiers. Cook acknowledges the scientific and emotional complexities of determining his exact location amidst the ever-shifting ice and light. He also hints at the subsequent criticism and allegations he faced from rivals aiming to undermine his achievement, positioning his narrative as both a record of exploration and a defense of his honor as an explorer. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration North Pole -- Discovery and exploration Cook, Frederick Albert, 1865-1940 -- Travel -- Arctic regions https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36962 77802 77802