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A Negro Explorer At The North Pole
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Matthew Alexander Henson (18661955) Was An American Explorer And Longtime Companion To Robert Peary; Amongst Various Expeditions, Their Most Famous Was A 1909 Expedition Which Claimed To Be The First To Reach The Geographic North Pole. He Was Still A Child When His Parents Died, And At The Age Of Twelve He Went To Sea As A Cabin Boy On A Merchant Ship. He Sailed Around The World For The Next Several Years, Educating Himself And Becoming A Skilled Navigator. A Black American And An Employee Of Peary'S (Who Was Notoriously Difficult With His Charges), Henson Did Not Achieve Contemporary Recognition In America Where Racist Views Were Still Common. Although Admiral Peary Received Many Honors, Henson Was Largely Ignored And Spent Most Of The Next Thirty Years Working As A Clerk In A Federal Customs House In New York. But In 1944 Congress Awarded Him A Duplicate Of The Silver Medal Given To Peary. Presidents Truman And Eisenhower Both Honored Him Before He Died In 1955. In 1912 Henson Wrote The Book A Negro Explorer At The North Pole About His Arctic Exploration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Negro Explorer at the North Pole'? A: The book primarily explores the life and achievements of Matthew Alexander Henson, an African American explorer, detailing his experiences during the historic 1909 expedition to the North Pole alongside Robert Peary.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 132 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is published in paperback.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Negro Explorer at the North Pole'? A: The author of the book is Matthew A. Henson.
- Q: When was 'A Negro Explorer at the North Pole' published? A: The book was published on September 11, 2007.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for young adults and older readers interested in history, exploration, and the contributions of African Americans.
- Q: Is there any illustrated content in this edition? A: Yes, this edition is labeled as illustrated, providing visual context to Henson's explorations.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Can this book be used for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'A Negro Explorer at the North Pole' serves as a valuable educational resource on exploration history and African American achievements.
- Q: What historical significance does Henson's story hold? A: Matthew Henson's story is significant as it highlights the overlooked contributions of African Americans in exploration, particularly during a time of widespread racial discrimination.