Polar Controversy Literature Part 5: 1912: A Negro Explorer at the North Pole
February 15, 2026
Peary had a falling out with Matt Henson after the return of his attempt to reach the North Pole in 1909 over his attempt to prevent him from going on the lecture platform. Peary was especially disturbed to learn that Henson planned to exhibit some of his own photographs, including one he claimed was [...]