Overview

When Admiral Peary reached the North Pole, the accomplishments of Matthew Henson were not widely recognized. Today, the achievements of African Americans are receiving the attention they deserve. This book gives a detailed account of Henson's life emphasizing the specific skills he provided to the expedition. Students will appreciate the honesty with which information about racism is presented. Chronology, suggestions for further readings, & index. Part of the Black Americans of Achievement series.

ISBN-13

9780791002070

ISBN-10

0791002071

Weight

0.70 Pounds

Dimensions

7.00 x 0.25 x 9.25 In

List Price

$30.00

Format

Paperback

Pages

124 pages

Publisher

Chelsea House Pub

Published On

1989-04-01



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