Inside the Peary Expedition: Part 11: August 14-15: The Erik prepares to sail
April 21, 2021
As usual, Dr. Goodsell’s copious diary recorded the latest news on August 14, 1908:
“Rudolph Franke will return on the Erik. Franke is practically disabled. He slipped and injured his left leg some two or three months ago. His disability prevented him from properly caring for himself. He was unable to obtain [...]