RETURN FROM THE POLE

Burke Publishing Co, 1953. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 1st Edition: The original manuscript edited, with appraisal by Frederick J Pohl. 254 pages,illustrated, b/w photos,map on front end paper showing North Polar Region and routes taken by Cook and Peary. Red cloth with gilt titling to spine,no dustjacket. Shelfware, dustjacket nubbled, Contents clean. Sensational vindication of the author's controversial Polar claim to have reached the North Pole in 1908. "The story of the discovery of the north pole in April 1908 and the controversy surrounding it. Who really discovered the north pole, Admiral Peary or Frederick Cook? Here is Dr. Cook's amazing story of his struggle back from the North Pole, a record which vindicates his original claim that he, and not Peary had reached the Pole first. Dr. Cook wrote this final statement in the long and bitter Cook-Peary controversy. This is the first UK edition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; 1900-1920; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1971. . This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.