Peary Arctic Club

The Peary Arctic Club was an American-based club with the goal of promoting the Arctic expeditions of Robert Peary (1856 - 1920). This association of influential persons was able to overcome the opposition of the U.S. Navy Department to grant the indispensable five–year leave for Peary's 1898 Arctic expedition.

Peary Arctic Club

The Peary Arctic Club was an American-based club with the goal of promoting the Arctic expeditions of Robert Peary (1856 - 1920). This association of influential persons was able to overcome the opposition of the U.S. Navy Department to grant the indispensable five–year leave for Peary's 1898 Arctic expedition.