My attainment of the Pole : being the record of the expedition that first…
"My Attainment of the Pole" by Dr. Frederick A. Cook is an autobiographical account of his expedition to the North Pole, penned in the early 20th century. This work details his claims of being the first to reach the North Pole in 1909, presenting not only the physical journey but also the surrounding controversies regarding his achievement, particularly his rivalry with Robert Peary. Cook captures the harsh beauty of the Arctic andhis experiences with the elements during his adventure. The opening portion of the narrative sets the stage for Cook's journey, revealing his overwhelming emotions upon reaching the North Pole, where he reflects on the surreal landscape and his personal triumph over one of Earth's most formidable frontiers. Cook acknowledges the scientific and emotional complexities of determining his exact location amidst the ever-shifting ice and light. He also hints at the subsequent criticism and allegations he faced from rivals aiming to undermine his achievement, positioning his narrative as both a record of exploration and a defense of his honor as an explorer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cook, Frederick Albert, 1865-1940 |
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| LoC No. | 13019905 |
| Title | My attainment of the Pole : being the record of the expedition that first reached the boreal center, 1907-1909. With the final summary of the polar controversy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | North Pole -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | Cook, Frederick Albert, 1865-1940 -- Travel -- Arctic regions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36962 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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