The North Pole by Robert E. Peary (room on the broom read aloud .TXT) π
Parry's accomplishments, marking a new era in polar explorations, created a tremendous sensation. Knighthood was immediately bestowed upon him by the King, while the British people heaped upon him all the honors and applause with which they have invariably crowned every explorer returning from the north with even a measure of success. In originality of plan and equipment Parry has been equaled and surpassed only by Nansen and Peary.
In those early days, few men being rich enough to pay for expeditions to the north out of their own pockets, practically every explorer was financed by the government under whose orders he acted. In 1829, however, Felix Booth, sheriff of London, gave Captain John Ross, an English naval officer, who had achieved only moderate success in a previous expedition, a small paddle-wheel steamer, the Victory, and entered him in the race for
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Report of the sub-committee of the National Geographic Society on Peary's Records, and Some of the Honors Awarded for the Attainment of the Pole.
The Board of Managers of the National Geographic Society at a meeting held at Hubbard Memorial Hall, November 4, 1909, received the following report:
"The sub-committee to which was referred the task of examining the records of Commander Peary in evidence of his having reached the North Pole, beg to report that they have completed their task.
"Commander Peary has submitted to his sub-committee his original journal and record of observations, together with all his instruments and apparatus, and certain of the most important of the scientific results of his expedition. These have been carefully examined by your sub-committee, and they are unanimously of the opinion that Commander Peary reached the North Pole on April 6, 1909.
"They also feel warranted in stating that the organization, planning, and management of the expedition, its complete success, and its scientific results, reflect the greatest credit on the ability of Commander Robert E. Peary, and render him worthy of the highest honors that the National Geographic Society can bestow upon him."
C. M. Chester.[12]
O. H. Tittmann.[13]
The foregoing report was unanimously approved.
Immediately after this action the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
"Whereas, Commander Robert E. Peary has reached the North Pole, the goal sought for centuries; and
"Whereas, this is the greatest geographical achievement that this society can have opportunity to honor: Therefore
"Resolved, that a special medal be awarded to Commander Peary."
Among the home and foreign honors awarded for the attainment of the pole are the following:
silver of the ships used by Hudson, Baffin, and Davis. The Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from the Edinburgh University. Honorary Membership in the Manchester Geographical Society. Honorary Membership in the Royal Netherlands Geographical Society of Amsterdam.
THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON
THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. (ACTUAL SIZE)
Back River, xx. Baffin Bay, xxi, xxvii, 3, 88, 90, 341-343. Baffin, William, xxvii. Balch, 180. Bald Head, 33. Balfour, Lord, 365. Banks Land, 346. Barents, William, xv, xxvii. Barnes, John, 23, 167, 326. Barometer reading, 348. Bartlett, Robert, 76. Bartlett, Capt. Robert A., appreciation of, 269; career, 19, 20; decorating the ship, 130; delayed by leads, 308, 312; departure from Roosevelt, 213; despatch to his mother, 334; dynamiting the ice, 115; facsimile of certificate, 360, 361; facsimile of observations, 359; farthest north, 267; hunting, 141, 179, 182, 191; in crow's nest, 105; master of the Roosevelt, 23, 111, 326; pioneer division, 203, 205, 214, 237, 241; returning to Roosevelt, 325; sounding, 262; taking observations, 266, 268; trail, 310, 314. Bartlett, Capt. Sam, 76. Bathurst, Cape, 345. Battle Harbor, 332, 334. Bay, Baffin, xxi, xxvii, 3, 88, 90, 341-343; Black Cliffs, 130, 179; Cape York, 55; Casco, 27; Dobbin, 99; Independence, xxix, 151, 276; James Ross, 143, 144, 155, 179; Lady Franklin, 78, 329; Lincoln, 98, 106, 110, 112, 117, 118; McCormick, xxix; Melville, 36, 37, 39, 40, 53; Newman, 188; North Star, 38, 73; of Fundy, 168; of Naples, 74; Oyster, 26; Porter, 118, 120, 134, 140, 142, 143, 276; Princess Marie, 100; Robertson, 74; Teplitz, 345. Beaufort Sea, 345. Beaumont Island, 337. Beechey, Cape, 90. Belknap, Cape, 134, 138, 188. Benedict, H. H., 31. Bennett Island, 344-346 Bently, James, 23, 326 Bering, Sea, xvii, xx, xxi; Strait, xxi, 290. "Big Lead," crossed, 232, 314; described, 197, 237; Eskimos' fear of, 191. Black Cape, 118, 119; River, 120. Black Cliffs Bay, 130, 179. Blackwell's Island, 25, 26. Booth, Felix, xviii, xix. Boothia Felix, xix. Borchgrevink, 180. Borup, Col., 29. Borup, George, account of walrus hunting, 80-87; added to expedition, 21; built monument at Cape Columbia, 325; captured musk-ox calf, 330; career, 22; celebrating, 184; delayed by leads, 312; deposited cache at Cape Fanshawe Martin, 325; division, 203, 214, 237, 241; farthest north, 243; hunting, 141, 156, 179, 188, 330; return to Roosevelt, 325; taking observations, 168; turned back, 243. Bowdoin College, xxviii, 296; degree of ll.d., 365. Box houses, 123, 177, 178, 188. Brainard, xxiii, 337. Breton, Cape, 28. Brevoort, Cape, 188; Island, 90. Bridgman, Herbert L., 16,
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