A Negro Explorer at the North Pole (Hardcover)

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 point—which he claims to have reached first—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 Peary—who he met while working at a Washington D.C. department store—have 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. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Matthew Henson’s A Negro Explorer at the North Pole is a classic of African American literature reimagined for modern readers.

General

Imprint:	Graphic Arts Books
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Mint Editions
Release date:	September 2021
Authors:	Matthew Henson
Contributors:	Mint Editions
Dimensions:	203 x 127 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	114
ISBN-13:	978-1-5132-0866-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Geographical discovery & exploration Books > History > General Promotions
LSN:	1-5132-0866-7
Barcode:	9781513208664

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