Cook RobertABAA
Cook and PearyABAA
At the Pole with Cook and Peary; A Pictorial Record of the Most Important and Sensational Geographical Discovery of Recent Times Showing scenes and incidents associated with the determined efforts of the famous American Explorers
190913365Portland: L. H. Nelson Company 1909. First Edition. Near Fine. oblong 7.75x10in; 32 pp. Unpaginated 45 images and illustrations 22 relating to Cook and 23 relating to Peary with long narrative captions map on inside front cover detailing both routes to the North Pole; Cream stiff paper covers with black border around illustration of ice field sailing ship blue background and white lettering on front and oval images of Cook and Peary; Some age toning to paper covers no tears chips or missing pieces. This souvenir pamphlet appears to have been produced quickly from images and illustrations on file. The publishing company is located in Portland Maine which is where Peary has his home. The narrative states that Cook achieved the North Pole on April 21 1908 and Peary on April 6 1909. At this time there was no controversy on who actually achieved the North Pole just a celebration that two Americans "nailed" the Pole. L. H. Nelson Company books
