Jay Henry Mowbray. – Discovery of North Pole by Cook and Peary – 1910

Discovery of North Poleby Cook and PearyIncluding The Marvelous Wonders of the Polar WorldEmbracingHistory of the Expeditions of Sir John Franklin, Lieut.DeHaven, Dr. Elisha Kent kane, Dr. Hayes, Sir George Nares,Capt. Hall, Lieut. Schwatka's 3000 mile sledge Journey, Cruise and loss of the Jeannette and Fate of Delong,Dr. Nansen, The Ill-Fated Attempt of Andree, Duke d'AbruzziEtc., Etc.Together with the marvelous Achievements of Dr. Cookand Commander Peary. Compiled from the official records and writings ofall the famous arctic explorersBy the celebrated autor, traveler and lecturerJay Henry Mowbray, Ph.D., Ph., LL.D.Illustrated with more than 100 Illustrations (one in color) of Scenes in thePolar Regions and portraits of Arctic Heroes.Entered according to act of congress in the year 1909, byG.W. BerthonIn the office of Librairian of Congress, At Washington, D.C. U.S.A.Book clearly used, but still in good condition.With 432 pages and ca. 50 full-page- and a lot of smaller illustrations.Very scarce book!!Weight ca. 800 gr. Extremely scarce item!!