Risk-takers -- Robert Peary's dream -- Matthew Henson -- Henson and Peary -- The Eskimos -- Bad luck -- Success at last --Glossary -- Talking about the book.
Summary:
Robert Peary and Matthew Henson opened up the gateway to the North Pole. In 1909, they became the first people to reach the North Pole.
Series:
Famous firsts series Barber, Terry, 1950- Famous firsts series.
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