Nearest the Pole by Robert E. Peary
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"Nearest the Pole" by Robert E. Peary is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the expedition of the Peary Arctic Club aboard the ship S.S. Roosevelt during the challenging year of 1905-1906, aiming for the North Pole. Peary, as the leader, highlights the significant challenges and triumphs faced by his team as they navigate the treacherous polar terrain and weather, emphasizing themes of exploration, courage, and
determination. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the adventure, detailing the preparation and personnel of the expedition as they depart from New York. Peary introduces the crew members, each with their specific skills and backgrounds, while describing the ship's accommodations and the initial voyage conditions. As they embark on their journey, the tone captures both the anticipation and rigor of Arctic exploration, addressing the typical farewells, the excitement of setting sail, and the camaraderie among the seasoned adventurers. This section establishes the groundwork for the struggles and discoveries that lie ahead in their quest for the North Pole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Operti, Albert, 1852-1927 |
| LoC No. | 07035225 |
| Title |
Nearest the Pole a narrative of the polar expedition of the Peary Arctic Club in the S.S. Roosevelt, 1905-1906 |
| Original Publication | United States: Doubleday, Page,1907. |
| Series Title | The geographical library |
| Note | With ninety-five photographs by the author, two maps and a frontispiece in colour by Albert Operti. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Arctic regions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68906 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 488 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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