The North Pole: Who Took the Glory in the Hidden Race Between Cook and Peary

On 1 September 1909, America read Frederick Cook’s claim that he had reached the North Pole on 21 April 1908. Five days later, Robert Peary sent a telegram saying he had reached it on 6 April 1909. Two men claimed the same first-place honour, but only one was turned into a hero by the press and powerful institutions.

On 1 September 1909, America read Frederick Cook’s claim that he had reached the North Pole on 21 April 1908. Five days later, Robert Peary sent a telegram saying he had reached it on 6 April 1909. Two men claimed the same first-place honour, but only one was turned into a hero by the press and powerful institutions.

On 1 September 1909, America read Frederick Cook’s claim that he had reached the North Pole on 21 April 1908. Five days later, Robert Peary sent a telegram saying he had reached it on 6 April 1909. Two men claimed the same first-place honour, but only one was turned into a hero by the press and powerful institutions.

On 1 September 1909, America read Frederick Cook’s claim that he had reached the North Pole on 21 April 1908. Five days later, Robert Peary sent a telegram saying he had reached it on 6 April 1909. Two men claimed the same first-place honour, but only one was turned into a hero by the press and powerful institutions.