A Negro Explorer at the North Pole by Matthew Alexander Henson
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"A Negro Explorer at the North Pole" by Matthew Alexander Henson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles Henson's personal experiences as part of the Peary Arctic Club expeditions, culminating in the historic journey to the North Pole in 1909. It highlights Henson's significant contributions and prowess as a navigator, dog driver, and explorer alongside Commander Robert Peary, emphasizing the challenges they faced in the treacherous
Arctic environment. At the start of the narrative, Henson reflects on his early life, beginning with his upbringing in Maryland and his journey from being a cabin boy to becoming an essential member of Peary’s expeditions. He sets the stage for recounting the arduous preparation and struggles of Arctic exploration, revealing his dedication and unveiling the harsh realities of life in extreme conditions. The opening sets a profound tone of adventure and resilience, showcasing Henson’s insights into not only the technical aspects of exploration but also the cultural interactions with the Inuit people, making it clear that this account is both a personal memoir and an integral part of the history of African American contributions to exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Henson, Matthew Alexander, 1866-1955 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920 |
| Author of introduction, etc. | Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915 |
| LoC No. | 12004225 |
| Title | A Negro Explorer at the North Pole |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | Henson, Matthew Alexander, 1866-1955 |
| Subject | African American explorers -- Biography |
| Subject | North Pole -- Discovery and exploration |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20923 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20923-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 583 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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