Negro Explorer at the North Pole
'Negro Explorer at the North Pole' Summary
Matthew Henson's memoir chronicles his groundbreaking journey to the North Pole alongside Robert Peary in 1909. As an African American explorer from Maryland, Henson faced significant challenges and overcame adversity to become an indispensable member of the expedition. His expertise in Inuit culture, dog-sledding, and sled building proved invaluable as the team navigated the treacherous Arctic landscape. Despite his crucial contributions, Henson's role has often been overshadowed by Peary's. This memoir provides a firsthand account of Henson's experiences, highlighting his resilience, determination, and the unsung heroism of polar exploration.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Download eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Lost City by Harry Hazelton
Bruno and Waldo Gillespie are orphaned brothers living with the extremely eccentric Professor Phaeton Featherwit. One day they set off in one of the p...
Aventuras de Masín (Tom) Sawyer by Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer, a mischievous and curious boy, lives in the idyllic but sometimes dull town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. His adventures range from the mun...
Shores of the Polar Sea: A Narrative of the Arctic Expedition of 1875-6 by Edward Lawton Moss
Edward Lawton Moss's "Shores of the Polar Sea" recounts the true story of the 1875-1876 Arctic expedition aboard HMS Alert. The expedition, led by Cap...
Land of Frozen Suns by Bertrand W. Sinclair
Bob Sumner, a young man from St. Louis, finds himself thrust into a harsh and unforgiving world after being kidnapped and forced onto a ship heading n...
History of Iceland by Knut Gjerset
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Iceland, from its earliest settlement to its modern-day status as a sovereign state. It...
Spirit of Bambatse by H. Rider Haggard
Set in the Transvaal during the British colonial era, "The Spirit of Bambatse" follows the intertwined destinies of two young people caught in the mid...
Anecdotes of Big Cats and Other Beasts by David Alec Wilson
Anecdotes of Big Cats and Other Beasts is a captivating collection of stories by Scottish civil servant David Alec Wilson, who spent a considerable am...
Web of the Golden Spider by Frederick O. Bartlett
The Web of the Golden Spider follows Wilson, a young man caught in a web of intrigue and adventure. In a land on the brink of revolution, he navigates...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne
Journey to the Center of the Earth is a classic science fiction adventure novel by Jules Verne. It tells the story of a German professor, Otto Lidenbr...
conde de Monte Cristo, volumen 1 by Alexandre Dumas
The Count of Monte Cristo is an adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas. It tells the story of Edmond Dantès, a young sailor who is falsely imprisoned for...
Reviews for Negro Explorer at the North Pole
No reviews posted or approved, yet...