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Matthew Henson, Dark Companion, North Pole explorer

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Dark Companion
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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 EDITIONa 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 EDITIONa 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.

"Zircon6 on eBay since 1998" 



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