Identifier: northwardovergre001pear (find matches)
Title: Northward over the great ice : a narrative of life and work along the shores and upon the interior ice-cap of northern Greenland in the years 1886 and 1891-1897, with a description of the little tribe of Smith Sound Eskimos, the most northerly human beings in the world, and an account of the discovery and bringing home of the Saviksue or great Cape York meteorites
Year: 1898 (1890s)
Authors: Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920
Subjects: Eskimos
Publisher: New York, NY : F.A. Stokes Company
Contributing Library: Wellesley College Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Boston Library Consortium Member Libraries

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irds as possible,and then proceed to the settlement at the south sideof Herbert Island visited by the Kite on her wayhere, and at that time unoccupied. Should you atany point en route to Hakluyt Island discover aloomery, it will not be necessary to continue toHakluyt. You will remain at the Herbert Island village longenough to permit complete plans and sketches of thevillage to be made by Astriip, and, in case the inhabit-ants of the village have returned, to enable Dr. Cookto complete the negotiations in regard to which he hasinstructions. This work completed, you will examine as much ofthe shores of Northumberland and Herbert Islandsas practicable without prolonging your absence fromcamp beyond ten days, and then return to camp. In case no natives are found on Herbert or North-umberland Islands, you will exercise your own judg-ment as to proceeding to Ittibloo. While it is desirableto communicate with the natives and obtain furs andclothing from them, your trip must under no circum-
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loo Northward over the *Great Ice stances be prolonged beyond a period of two weeks,nor are you to take any risks whatever in crossing theSound. While sailing you will avoid icebergs, and when atanchor or camped on shore you will never fail to havea man continuously on watch. When in the neighbourhood of natives you willalways leave one man to guard the boat and itscontents. You will keep a full journal during your absence,and on your return submit it to me. In conclusion, I will call your attention to the neces-sity for the utmost care and attention to every detailof equipment and methods, as upon this will dependyour success and the comfort of your party.Very respectfully,(Signed) R. E. Peary, U. S. N., Conirnanding Expedition. Mr. Langdon Gibson. Red Cliff House, North Greenland, Aug. 12, 1891. Sir :—You will be second in command of the boatexpedition to Herbert, Northumberland, and HakluytIslands, and, in the event of serious accident to Mr.Gibson, will assume the command. Durin

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