Publisher's Synopsis
With Peary Near The Pole is a non-fiction book written by Eivind Astrup, detailing his experiences as a member of Robert Peary's 1908-1909 expedition to the North Pole. The book provides a first-hand account of the challenges faced by the team as they navigated the harsh Arctic terrain, battled extreme weather conditions, and interacted with the local Inuit population. Astrup describes the team's efforts to establish a base camp on the ice, conduct scientific research, and ultimately reach the North Pole. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, providing readers with a visual representation of the expedition. With Peary Near The Pole is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, polar history, or adventure travel.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.