Peary''s Arctic Quest - Untold Stories From Robert E. Pearys North Pole Expeditions

This richly illustrated book takes a different angle on Robert E. Peary’s North Pole expedition. By shifting the focus away from the unanswerable question of whether he truly reached 90º North Latitude, the authors shed light on equally important stories and discoveries that arose as a result of the infamous expedition. Peary's Arctic Quest ventures beyond the well-cited story of Peary’s expedition and uncovers the truth about race relations, womens’ scientific contributions, and climate change that are still relevant today. Readers will gain a greater appreciation for Peary’s methodical and creative mind, the Inughuit’s significant contributions to Arctic exploration, and the impact of Western expedition activity on the Inughuit community. The volume will also feature artifacts, drawings, and historic photographs with informative captions to tell little-known stories about Peary’s 1908-1909 North Pole expedition.

List of contents

Introduction
Robert Edwin Peary, 1856-1920
Peary the Innovator
He Could Not Do Without Them
Peary and the Inughuit
The North Pole Expedition
The Controversy
The North Pole Today
Index

About the author

By Susan Kaplan and Genevieve LeMoine

Summary

Filled with artifacts, drawings, maps, and historical photographs from the Peary MacMillan Arctic Museum collections, Peary's Arctic Quest provides a richly illustrated overview of Robert Peary's quest to reach the North Pole.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Kaplan, Susan Lemoine Kaplan, Genevieve LeMoine
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9781684750511
• ISBN: 978-1-68475-051-1
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Expeditions, HISTORY / Polar Regions, HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries, Expeditions: popular accounts, Geographical discovery & exploration, Geographical discovery and exploration, Polar regions, Arctic regions, History of other geographical groupings and regions, History of other lands