Personal Diary of J.M. Wiseman fireman of S.S. Roosevelt
Description
Diary of John M. Wiseman; a fireman aboard the S.S. Roosevelt. The Roosevelt was Robert Peary's ship on his final expedition to reach the North Pole. The diary recounts Wiseman's role and experiences on board and includes an account of hunting for Narwhales, exploring Greenland, hunting, Inuit life, and the death of chief scientist Ross G. Marvin.
Dates
- 1908-06-09 - 1909-10-02
Creator
- Wiseman, J.M. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
.10 linear ft. (1 volume) ; 21 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Diary of John M. Wiseman; a fireman aboard the S.S. Roosevelt. The Roosevelt was Robert Peary's ship on his final expedition to reach the North Pole.
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