An Undisputed Claim'. The American, Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), claimed he had reached the North Pole in 1909 at his third attempt, and his claim is generally accepted. Frederick Albert Cook (1865-1940), also an American, claimed he had reached it in 1908. Cartoon by Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) from 'Punch' (London, 15 September 1909).

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An Undisputed Claim'. The American, Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), claimed he had reached the North Pole in 1909 at his third attempt, and his claim is generally accepted. Frederick Albert Cook (1865-1940), also an American, claimed he had reached it in 1908. Cartoon by Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) from 'Punch' (London, 15 September 1909).

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