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DARK COMPANION
The Story of Matthew Henson
by Bradley Robinson, written with Matthew
Henson. First Published in 1947 in the USA and UK.
NEW 2005 EDITION—a wonderful gift to your school or
local library Restored by the author's son as a tribute
to Henson; the most special edition ever!
Matthew A. Henson is an African American hero of
legendary status. His official
biography has been restored & re-issued to thrill modern readers.
This lovingly upgraded edition by the author's son makes a wonderful
gift to your school or local library. Henson's life story is an inspirational, character building
biography for readers age 10 and above. This edition is not sold in any store.
281 pages, 200 photos, maps, new introduction by the author's son, first
ever chapter by chapter index, 9-page condensed version for researchers, and
The Polar Aftermath, 1915, by
Congressman Fess.
• NEW VERSION has over 200 photos and maps.
• First ever chapter by chapter index helps researchers find specific
events.
• Easy to read 12 pt. Garamond type, tape-bound spine with heavyweight
clear plastic protecting both front and back artwork.
• Premium grade paper has no read through, acid free, excellent
contrast for the high resolution B&W photos.
• Bonus features for teachers and researchers: A 9-page condensed version highlighting the key dates, events and quotes for each chapter.
First ever reprint of the remarkable 20-page 1915 speech by Congressman Fess:
The Polar Aftermath about the antics of Dr. Cook with Congressional
praise for Henson & Peary's achievement.
200 photos! Rarely seen images from Peary's books: Northward Over The
Great Ice, Nearest The Pole, and The North Pole. Plus private
collection photos.
The only Henson book written with Henson; all
other works are derived from facts found in Dark Companion—the
only full
length, official biography.
Matthew A.
Henson explored the arctic with Commander Robert E. Peary
for 18 years until they reached the North Pole. Their
brilliant expedition in 1909 is still to this day the only one to master
the deadly 1,000 mile round trip dash over the ocean by dog sledge.
Dark Companion honors Henson for his participation in an event
that was, in that time, the equivalent of reaching the moon. Henson was a marvelous man whose character was praised by all who knew
him. He is a favorite icon for Black History;
standing next to the most respected of all African American heroes. It
is important to continue to acknowledge Henson's role because of an
insidious attempt to discredit Peary and "his negro assistant" by people
not easily classified in polite terms.
Give this book as a gift to schools, libraries, Black History Month
programs, or as an inspiration for a young person.
Henson is buried in Arlington National Cemetery next to the grave of
Robert E. Peary.
(Back cover) The author's son
republished this exception work while adding over 200 photos; an index; a condensed version
for researchers; and the astounding Polar
Aftermath speech Fess presented to Congress in 1915.
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Dark Companion
USPS Priority Mail for both USA and
Canada. Check shipping calculator. PayPal confirmed address only.
DARK COMPANION
The Story of Matthew Henson
by Bradley Robinson, written with Matthew
Henson. First Published in 1947 in the USA and UK.
NEW 2005 EDITION—a wonderful gift to your school or
local library Restored by the author's son as a tribute
to Henson; the most special edition ever!
Matthew A. Henson is an African American hero of
legendary status. His official
biography has been restored & re-issued to thrill modern readers.
This lovingly upgraded edition by the author's son makes a wonderful
gift to your school or local library. Henson's life story is an inspirational, character building
biography for readers age 10 and above. This edition is not sold in any store.
281 pages, 200 photos, maps, new introduction by the author's son, first
ever chapter by chapter index, 9-page condensed version for researchers, and
The Polar Aftermath, 1915, by
Congressman Fess.
• NEW VERSION has over 200 photos and maps.
• First ever chapter by chapter index helps researchers find specific
events.
• Easy to read 12 pt. Garamond type, tape-bound spine with heavyweight
clear plastic protecting both front and back artwork.
• Premium grade paper has no read through, acid free, excellent
contrast for the high resolution B&W photos.
• Bonus features for teachers and researchers: A 9-page condensed version highlighting the key dates, events and quotes for each chapter.
First ever reprint of the remarkable 20-page 1915 speech by Congressman Fess:
The Polar Aftermath about the antics of Dr. Cook with Congressional
praise for Henson & Peary's achievement.
200 photos! Rarely seen images from Peary's books: Northward Over The
Great Ice, Nearest The Pole, and The North Pole. Plus private
collection photos.
The only Henson book written with Henson; all
other works are derived from facts found in Dark Companion—the
only full
length, official biography.
Matthew A.
Henson explored the arctic with Commander Robert E. Peary
for 18 years until they reached the North Pole. Their
brilliant expedition in 1909 is still to this day the only one to master
the deadly 1,000 mile round trip dash over the ocean by dog sledge.
Dark Companion honors Henson for his participation in an event
that was, in that time, the equivalent of reaching the moon. Henson was a marvelous man whose character was praised by all who knew
him. He is a favorite icon for Black History;
standing next to the most respected of all African American heroes. It
is important to continue to acknowledge Henson's role because of an
insidious attempt to discredit Peary and "his negro assistant" by people
not easily classified in polite terms.
Give this book as a gift to schools, libraries, Black History Month
programs, or as an inspiration for a young person.
Henson is buried in Arlington National Cemetery next to the grave of
Robert E. Peary.
(Back cover) The author's son
republished this exception work while adding over 200 photos; an index; a condensed version
for researchers; and the astounding Polar
Aftermath speech Fess presented to Congress in 1915.
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