Publisher's Synopsis
Nearest the Pole is a historical narrative of the polar expedition of the Peary Arctic Club, led by Robert Edwin Peary, which took place in 1905-1906. The book provides a detailed account of the journey to the North Pole, including the challenges faced by the expedition team, the harsh weather conditions, and the various obstacles encountered along the way. The narrative is based on Peary's personal diary and includes descriptions of the Arctic landscape, wildlife, and the Inuit people who lived in the region. The book also includes photographs taken by Peary during the expedition, providing a visual record of the journey. Nearest the Pole is a fascinating account of one of the most significant polar expeditions of the early 20th century and offers insight into the challenges and triumphs of exploration in the Arctic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
