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Examines the life and adventures of American explorer Robert Peary, focusing on his attempts to be the first man to reach the North Pole in the early twentieth century.
This book describes the life and accomplishments of Robert Peary, the American explorer who reached the North Pole in 1909.
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Describes the history of Admiral Robert Peary's expeditions to the North Pole, which he reached in 1909.
Mainly an account of Peary's arctic explorations.
Account of each of Peary's expeditions, with a detailed critical review of his last pole journey, his travelling methods, navigation techniques, etc.
Examines the life of the explorer and his successful expedition to find the North Pole.
Recounts the life of Robert E. Peary and his problem-filled expedition to the North Pole from 1905-1909.
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