Robert E. Peary - The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club

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The narrative chronicles Robert Edwin Peary's relentless pursuit of the North Pole, detailing his early life, education in civil engineering, and initial explorations, including his significant expeditions to Greenland and Ellesmere Island. It highlights his innovative "Peary System" for dogsled travel and the challenges he faced, including harsh conditions and navigation difficulties. The book also discusses his controversial claims of reaching the pole, subsequent recognition by Congress, and his later contributions to military aviation and the U.S. Postal Service's air mail system before his death in 1920.