Has the North pole been discovered? : an analytical and synthetical review of the published narratives of the two Arctic explorers, Dr. Frederick A. Cook and Civil Engineer Robert E. Peary, U.S.N.; also a review of the action of the U.S. government / by Thomas F. Hall.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hall, Thomas F., author .

Contributor:

Stam, David H., associated name, former owner.

Stam, Deirdre Corcoran, associated name, former owner.

Logansport Indiana. Public Library., associated name.

Richard G. Badger & Co., publisher.

Copp Clark Company, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cook, Frederick Albert, 1865-1940.

Cook, Frederick Albert.

Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920.

Peary, Robert E.

Henson, Matthew Alexander, 1866-1955.

Henson, Matthew Alexander.

North Pole.

Arctic regions.

Arctic Ocean--North Pole.

Arctic Regions.

Physical Description:

2 volumes : illustrations, charts (some folded), maps (1 folded) ; 20 cm

Place of Publication:

Boston : Richard G. Badger, 1917-1920.

Toronto : Copp Clark Co.

Contents:

[v. 1.]. Part 1: Peary. Peary's claims ; Detail analysis of speed ; Final proofs of speed ; Peary discredits her own story ; Shadows ; Alleged observations near the Pole ; How Peary obtained his honors ; Did Peary reach 87° 6ʹ in 1906? Has the northern record of Cagni or of Nansen been beaten? ; How Peary discredited Cook ; Recapitulation

Part 2: Cook. Cook's story examined ; Mt. McKinley ; Cook's food allowance ; Prof. Stockwell's criticisms ; The Metropolitan : Karl Decker's tirade ; Congressmen Helgesen's speech ; Conclusions ; Appendix

v. 2. MacMillan unwittingly unmasks ; Stefansson's downfall ; Epilogue.

Notes:

Vol. II has title: Has the North pole been discovered? Two chapters in this volume are supplementary to Volume I. This volume (II) is a review of allegations of facts, which have come to light since Volume I was printed. These interesting allegations supply the links, which complete the chain of evidence, regarding the alleged testimony of Cook's Eskimos. Omaha, Nebraska, 1920.

Folded map in pocket at end of [vol. I].

Local Notes:

LIBRA Rare copy G670 1908 .C7 H3 gift of David and Deirdre Stam, 2024. Imperfect : have volume 1 only. Formerly owned by the Logansport Indiana Public Library. Has authors stamp.

OCLC:

1280478