In Wildest Africa, Vol. 2

In Wildest Africa, Vol. 2

In Wildest Africa, Vol. 2In this book Commander Peary relates the thrilling story of his endeavours to...
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Author: Schillings, C. G. (Carl Georg),1865-1921
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In Wildest Africa, Vol. 2

In Wildest Africa, Vol. 2

$2,190,762.59 $6.99

In Wildest Africa, Vol. 2

$2,190,762.59 $6.99
Author: Schillings, C. G. (Carl Georg),1865-1921
Format: eBook
Language: English

In Wildest Africa, Vol. 2

In this book Commander Peary relates the thrilling story of his endeavours to reach the North Pole. Although he did not succeed in his attempt, he managed to get nearer to the Pole than any of his predecessors. Sailing in the Roosevelt from Etah, North Greenland, on August 16th, 1905, the expedition soon encountered ice which made their progress both dangerous and difficult. After being icebound for some weeks, the vessel was extricated, but not floated again until the following summer. The sun disappearing from sight in October, was not seen again until March. The expedition re-started in February on a sledge trip in the direction of the Pole, and after dividing the party, Peary and his followers journeyed towards their goal encountering on their way, among other mishaps, a gale which lasted six days, during which time they found themselves some seventy miles out of their course. They then endeavoured to get intelligence of the other portion of their party, but had to abandon their attempt as their scouts could not locate their whereabouts. At length, by forced marches, Commander Peary, on April 21st, reached 87 6 N. On this expedition Commander Peary did for the American segment of the Polar Basin what Nansen did for the Asiatic. The narrative is exceedingly dramatic. The explorer tells how he built the Roosevelt on an entirely different plan from any other Arctic ship, and not only adopted Eskimo clothing and made camps like Eskimos in ice and snow, but took Eskimos with him as guides. It is the seventh time that Peary has been Northoftener than any other explorer: and the Hubbard Gold Medal that President Roosevelt presented him on behalf of the National Geographic Society is the fifth he has received for his distinguished achievements in exploration. There will be an introduction to the book by President Roosevelt, and the beautiful pictures with which the book will be illustrated are selected from a collection of 1,200 of the authors photographs. London: HUTCHINSON & CO., Paternoster Row ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 54923
Author: Schillings, C. G. (Carl Georg)
Release Date: Jun 16, 2017
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Translator: Whyte, Frederic, 1867-1941

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