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Matthew A. Henson's Historic Arctic Journey
by Matthew Henson • Deirdre Stam (Introduction)
- EXPLORATION
- 2009
- HARD COVER
- 232 PAGES
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A handsome edition of Henson's 1912 memoir recounting his polar exploits, and two-decade-long association with Robert Peary. With period photographs and supplemental information from The Explorer's Club archives. Barely acknowledged in his day, Henson's accomplishments are now honored with a monument at Arlington National Cemetery, a postal stamp, and a U.S. naval ship bearing his name. Originally published as A Negro Explorer at the North Pole.
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