The Mentor: The Conquest of the Poles, Serial No. 37 by Robert E. Peary
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"The Mentor: The Conquest of the Poles, Serial No. 37" by Robert E. Peary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book details the ambitious journeys of several explorers who sought to conquer the North and South Poles, including Peary's own successful expedition to the North Pole. It encompasses themes of adventure and the scientific pursuits that accompanied these endeavors. In this compilation, Peary recounts the dramatic history
of polar exploration, highlighting the efforts of notable figures such as Fridtjof Nansen, Ernest Shackleton, Roald Amundsen, and Robert Falcon Scott. Each explorer's journey is detailed, showcasing their unique challenges, breakthroughs, and the relentless human spirit in overcoming the harsh polar conditions. Peary emphasizes the profound impact of these discoveries on geographical knowledge and the spirit of exploration, while also reflecting on the sacrifices made by those who have ventured into the unforgiving Arctic and Antarctic regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mentor: The Conquest of the Poles, Serial No. 37 |
| Contents | The conquest of the poles -- Fridtjof Nansen -- The Duke of the Abruzzi -- Robert E. Peary -- Sir Ernest H. Shackleton -- Roald Amundsen -- Robert Falcon Scott. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Polar regions -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | North Pole -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | South Pole -- Discovery and exploration |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49811 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49811-9 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 444 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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