Discovery of the North Pole: The Greatest American Expedition 1939 New York World’s Fair and photographic history collections

and photographic history collections

Experience Michaud’s epic two-volume History of the Crusades illustrated by Gustave Doré in this digitally restored and enhanced printing of one of Doré’s most elusive and extraordinary works

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– Fascinating pre-Fair renderings of famous White City buildings

Discovery of the North Pole: The Greatest American Expedition 1939 New York World’s Fair and photographic history collectionsAn illustrated adventure from a bygone era, relive Dr. Frederick A. Cooks own story of how he reached the North Pole on April 21st, 1908 and Commander Robert E. Pearys discovery on April 6, 1909. Face to face with death by starvation, drowning, freezing, animals, and other hazards, these intrepid and brave explorers planted the American flag in the North Pole for the first time. This stunning reprint of the classic 1909 book details their triumphs and