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Warrick, Karen Clemens

The Race for the North Pole and Robert Peary in World History

128 pp. | Enslow | January, 2003 | Library ISBN 0-7660-1933-0 $$20.95
(4) YA In World History series. Principally concerning Peary, this book outlines North Pole explorations from 1594 to 1986, sometimes losing trajectory in the process. It discusses the rival claims of Peary and Frederick Cook, noting the historical neglect of Peary's African-American team member Matthew Henson, now considered co-discoverer. Black-and-white illustrations and sidebars of primary material are included. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

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