Cover of The noose of laurels

The noose of laurels

by Wally Herbert

1989 395 pages eng

Who was the first man to stand on top of the world? Most polar historians grant that honor to Robert E. Peary who, after long and brilliant polar career, allegedly reached the North Pole on April 6th, 1909. Long debated, but never proven or disproven, Peary's ultimate achievement seemed destined to …

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