Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Summary
Describes Admiral Peary's attempts to reach the North Pole in the early twentieth century and the dispute of his claim to have been the first to succeed.
Contents
"Top of the world" -- Early explorers -- American way -- Peary's first attempts -- 1908-1909 expedition -- Peary's team -- To the North Pole -- Day by day -- "My dream and goal" -- Who was first -- Peary's triumph -- Every which way to the Pole -- In Peary's footsteps.