Onward: Photobiography of African-American Polar Explorer Matthew Henson

Dolores Johnson (Author)
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The conquest of the North Pole was an elusive, almost impossible goal at the beginning of the last century. But a son of patrici... (see details)

The conquest of the North Pole was an elusive, almost impossible goal at the beginning of the last century. But a son of patrician parents, Robert E. Peary, and a son of sharecroppers, Matthew Henson, shared a dream of conquering the unconquered North Pole and were brave enough to risk their lives numerous times before they finally succeeded. Henson’s great physical stamina and his ability to speak Inuit and develop warm relationships with the peoples of the Arctic were indispensable to the quest. He mastered the complexities of the dog sled and led the team across the layers of ice that covered the frigid, threatening Arctic Ocean.

Henson and Peary’s jubilation at finally reaching the Pole was later dashed when controversy swirled around their achievement. Even after their deed was recognized, African American Henson’s contribution was largely overlooked. It took the world many years to hail him as a hero of exploration.

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SKU M5359
ISBN 9781426302688
Language English
Product Type Paperback Books
Primary Contributor Dolores Johnson
Age Groups Ages 10 to 12
Publisher National Geographic Books