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peary to the pole Hardcover – January 1, 1963

by Walter Lord (Author)

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In this first Breakthrough Book Walter Lord tells the heroic story of Robert E. Peary and his conquest of the North Pole after six attempts and 22 years of desire and effort. This true story of adventure and discovery describes the dangers of traveling by dog sledge over shifting sea ice and the challenge of 50 degrees below zero cold, when faces are blackened by frostbite and even alcohol freezes solid. The final dash to the top of the world sees sledges smashed by rough sea ice, men and dogs falling through the ice into the Arctic Ocean, and the ultimate achievement of the Pole itself--one of man's most hard-south goals. The drama is not over even after Peary reaches the Pole and returns to civilization, for he then has to undergo a bitter controversy with Dr. Frederick A. Cook, who claimed he reached the Pole a year ahead of Peary. Young readers will delight in the pace and excitement of this book and in the sharp detail that highlights the story

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Harper & Row
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January 1, 1963
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000H0W11O
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper & Row (January 1, 1963)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces

Best Sellers Rank: #3,333,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,444 in Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books)

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Walter Lord's A Night to Remember is a minute-by-minute account of the Titanic's final hours. Lord wrote 12 books, honing an eye-witness approach to history whether it was Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor (Day of Infamy) or the defense of the Alamo (A Time to Stand) or the Battle of Midway (Incredible Victory). In The Way It Was, he tells his own story, about his life and books.

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Tamara

Fascinating

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020

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Written for kids, but plenty interesting to keep an adult's attention. Sentence structure and vocabulary is probably above the reading level of most middle schoolers today, but it looks as if that was its original audience. Would make a great read aloud with an adult who could stop to explain things from time to time.

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David J. B. Singer, MD

This is a great story, and a true one

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018

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It was not so long ago that the age of exploration was in vogue. Men went to the ends of the earth to explore what was there. Sadly, many of these strong and driven men did not survive. This is a great story, and a true one. There was a race to the Pole and Peary won...

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Mary E. Young

4 and a half stars

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2012

Robert Peary spent a lifetime attempting to reach the North Pole. From each of his failures he learned a bit more, making each attempt more and more likely to succeed. Not only did he have to worry about extreme cold, he had to coordinate Eskimo's, dog sled teams and provisions. This massive undertaking finally succeeded. However, upon his return he learned that another man, Dr. Cook, was claiming that he had reached the North Pole nearly a year earlier.

This book was very well written and engaging. It was written in a storytelling fashion rather than a dry recitation of facts and details. Since reading the book I have been reading about the controversy of who reached the North Pole first, which I find to be fascinating. This is a quick read, one I think teenagers could enjoy. It might even serve to spark a desire for adventure and exploration in young readers.

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AmazonDan

Inspiration for Young Ones and More

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020

I remember this book from grade school. For some reason it made a larger impression on me than most books from that time. I have often recalled the scenes from the book. Lots of action and tension in the story as well as technical knowledge specific to the arctic. It seemed I was reading about an alien planet.

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SarahRTW

A story of determination

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2012

This book is written in a straight non fiction title, which can make it hard to get into. However, that should not deter readers from trying, especially if you are interested in arctic exploration. Walter Lord has written a compelling account of Peary's stubbornness and determination to be the first man to reach the North Pole. The style is basic without elaborating, which left me wanting more, but the story is clearly and succinctly told and compelling enough to keep the reader (or me, at least) engaged and wanting to find out what happens next. Anyone who wants to learn about the early days of arctic exploration should read this book.

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