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_aPeary, Robert E. _q(Robert Edwin), _d1856-1920 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-08-03 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aArctic regions -- Discovery and exploration | ||
| 653 | _aNorth Pole -- Discovery and exploration | ||
| 653 | _aPeary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920 -- Travel -- Arctic regions | ||
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_aGrosvenor, Gilbert Hovey, _d1875-1966 |
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_aRoosevelt, Theodore, _d1858-1919 |
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