Finding the North Pole - Couverture souple

Cook, Frederick A.; Peary, Robert Edwin; Melville, George W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1592280722 ISBN 13 : 9781592280728

Editeur : The Lyons Press, 2004

Synopsis

The accounts of Cook and Peary's expeditions combined. On September 1, 1909, the civilized world received word through the public press that Dr Frederick A. Cook had discovered the North Pole on April 21, 1908. Only four days later Commander Robert E. Peary announced that he had arrived at the North Pole on April 6, 1909. "Finding the North Pole" presents both Cook's own story of his discovery and the story of Commander Peary's discovery, together with the record of former Arctic expeditions. Their stories are inspiring examples of human spirit and perseverance. Historians and explorers alike should find this book to be full of valuable lessons, information and entertainment.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Publishers Preface to Last Revised Edition The early editions of this book were published immediately after the return of Commander Peary and Dr. Cook with their claims of discovery of the North Pole. In going through the work to prepare this revision we must say modestly but with a considerable degree of pride that there has been practically nothing to change, and only a very little to add in order to bring the thrilling story entirely up to date. In his Introduction to this book Admiral Melville, who is one of the foremost living explorers and authorities on Arctic matters, immediately and clearly expressed his skepticism about the validity of Dr. Cook sclaim upon the North Pole in these words: Those who have most keenly felt the extremities of the A rctic, and who are best acquainted with the history of mens baffled attempts to set foot upon the earths axis, can only gasp in wonder at the achievement as recorded in Dr. Cook sown story of his discovery of the North Pole. Having, then, occasionally noted that news is often later modified before it becomes history, and particularly scientific history, I have decided to await the examination of Dr. Cook sown evidence, and naturally with intense interest. Dr. Cook sstory was accepted by the whole world, and for weeks he was a great popular hero. Leading scientists supported his claims and he was given an honorary degree by the University of Copenhagen, where he first met with scientific men after his return from the frozen North. The King of Denmark paid him extraordinary attentions and President Taft sent him a congratulatory cablegram. His lectures were attended by thousands, and his fame seemed destined to be immortal. Yet we did not at any time vouch for the truth of his story in this book, but gave it principally in his own words as he issued it to the world, and we shared the sentiments of Admiral Melvil
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The Lyons Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1592280722
• ISBN 13: 9781592280728
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible