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A Negro Explorer at the North Pole (1912) is a memoir by Matthew Henson. Published a few years following an expedition to the planet's northernmost pointâwhich he claims to have reached firstâ A Negro Explorer at the North Pole reflects on Henson's outsized role in ensuring the success of their mission. Although he was frequently overshadowed by Commander Robert Peary, Henson continues to be recognized as a pioneering African American who rose from poverty to become a true national hero. Seven times had Robert Peary and Matthew Henson attempted to reach the fabled North Pole. Seven times they failed. In 1908, following years of frustration, they gather a crew of Inuit guides and set sail from Greenland, hopeful that the eighth voyage will end in discovery. Throughout his life, Matthew Henson has grown accustomed to proving himself. Born the son of sharecroppers in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, he has endured racism and economic disparity his entire life. Since 1891, Henson and Pearyâwho he met while working at a Washington D.C. department storeâhave been attempting to reach the most remote location on planet earth, an icebound region devoid of sustenance and shelter, accessible only by boat, sled, and foot. As they near the North Pole, Henson prepares to make history. This edition of Matthew Henson's A Negro Explorer at the North Pole is a classic of African American literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- I. The Early Years: Schoolboy, Cabin-Boy, Seaman, and Lieutenant Pearyâs Body-ServantâFirst Trips to the Arctic
- II. Off for the PoleâHow the Other Explorers LookedâThe Lamb-Like EsquimosâArrival at Etah
- III. Finding of Rudolph FrankeâWhitney LandedâTrading and CoalingâFighting the Ice-Packs
- IV. Preparing for Winter at Cape SheridanâThe Arctic Library
- V. Making Peary SledgesâHunting in the Arctic NightâThe Excitable Dogs and Their Habits
- VI. The Peary PlanâA Rain of RocksâMy Friends the Esquimos
- VII. Sledging to Cape ColumbiaâHot Soldering in Cold Weather
- VIII. In Camp at ColumbiaâLiterary IgloosâThe Magnificent Desolation of the Arctic
- IX. Ready for the Dash to the PoleâThe Commanderâs Arrival
- X. Forward! March!
- XI. Fighting up the Polar SeaâHeld up by the âBig Leadâ
- XII. Pioneering the WayâBreaking Sledges
- XIII. The Supporting-Parties Begin to Turn Back
- XIV. Bartlettâs Farthest NorthâHis Quiet Good-by
- XV. The Pole!
- XVI. The Fast Trek Back to Land
- XVII. Safe on the RooseveltâPoor Marvin
- XVIII. After Musk-OxenâThe Doctorâs Scientific Expedition
- XIX. The Roosevelt Starts for HomeâEsquimo VillagesâNew Dogs and New Dog Fights
- XX. Two Narrow EscapesâArrival at EtahâHarry WhitneyâDr. Cookâs Claims
- XXI. Etah to New YorkâComing of Mail and ReportersâHome!
- Appendix IâNotes on the Esquimos
- Appendix IIâList of Smith Sound Esquimos
- A Note About the Author
- A Note from the Publisher