The noose of Laurels : the discovery of the North Pole
Herbert, Wally1989
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Polar explorer Wally Herbert here exposes the fraudulent claims of Dr Frederick Cook (1908) and Commander Robert Peary (1909) to have reached the North Pole. In retracing their steps and examining their papers, he uncovers a tale of obsession, rivalry and monumental deception.
Main title:
The noose of Laurels : the discovery of the North Pole / Wally Herbert.
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Imprint:
London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1989.
Collation:
395p.,[16]p. of plates : ill., maps,ports.,facsims. ; 24cm.
Notes:
Bibliography: p371-382. _ Includes index.
ISBN:
9780340412763
Dewey class:
919.804919.804He(000)
Local class:
919.8He2
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
547503