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The big nail; the story of the Cook-Peary feud by Wright, Theon

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Cook & Peary : the polar controversy, resolved 1st ed. by Bryce, Robert M.

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To the edges of the Earth : 1909, the race for the three poles, and the climax of the age of exploration First edition. by Larson, Edward J. (Edward John)

Contents: “…Preface: The wonderful year 1909 -- The aristocracy of adventure, circa 1909 -- The audacity of adventure, circa 1909 -- The allure of adventure, circa 1909 -- The great game -- The Peary way -- Beyond the screaming sixties -- The savage North -- Poles apart -- On top of the world -- The third pole -- Returnings -- The last biscuit.…”