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Henson at the North Pole

by Matthew A. Henson, Robert E. Peary (Foreword by), Booker T. Washington
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Overview

This thrilling memoir recounts a tale of danger, courage, and determination. The heroic African-American who was Peary's companion through two decades of Arctic exploration, Henson possessed navigational expertise and a rapport with Inuit people that ensured the expedition's success. "A really valuable addition to the literature." — The New York Times.

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This thrilling memoir by the heroic African-American who was Peary's companion through two decades of Arctic exploration recounts a tale of danger, courage, and determination. "Fascinating and exciting." — Commonweal.

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Book Details

Published
May 1, 2008
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pages
128
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486454726

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