My Attainment Of The Pole

Description

"My Attainment of the Pole" is a controversial account written by Frederick A. Cook, claiming to be the first person to reach the North Pole. Published in 1911, Cook details his alleged journey, providing descriptions of the harsh Arctic conditions, challenges faced, and the ultimate triumph of reaching the pole.
However, Cook's claim faced skepticism and scrutiny from other explorers and scholars of the time, most notably Robert E. Peary, who also asserted to have reached the North Pole. The conflicting narratives and lack of concrete evidence have led to a historical debate over the legitimacy of Cook's achievement.
Despite the controversy surrounding Cook's claim, "My Attainment of the Pole" remains an intriguing document, offering readers insight into the intense competition and disputes that characterized the race to the North Pole during the early 20th century.

Détails

Auteur: Frederick Cook

Editeur: CULTUREA

Format: Broché

Date de parution: 19 Janvier 2024

Nombre de pages: 402

Poids: 699

Dimensions: 17 x 22 x 2,8

Prix publique: 26,90 €

Information complémentaires

Classification: Livres pratiques > Tourisme, Guides et Monographies > Albums et beaux livres et carnets de voyages (paysages, pays, villes, lieux, voyages)

Code Classification: 3802 > 3803 > 3820

EAN-13: 9791041982455