Matthew Henson
Margaret Cleveland
Matthew Henson was an explorer who during much of his life was overlooked for his accomplishments because he was African American. Robert Peary looked beyond Henson's ethnicity, and in time the two developed an incredible friendship while working together. After numerous expeditions and many hardships, they became the first people to reach the North Pole. Peary gained immediate recognition but Henson waited many years while prejudices lessened before being honored for his work.
Author - Margaret Cleveland.
Narrator - Highlights for Children.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Margaret Cleveland
Highlights for Children
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Highlights
English Audiobooks
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Description:
Matthew Henson was an explorer who during much of his life was overlooked for his accomplishments because he was African American. Robert Peary looked beyond Henson's ethnicity, and in time the two developed an incredible friendship while working together. After numerous expeditions and many hardships, they became the first people to reach the North Pole. Peary gained immediate recognition but Henson waited many years while prejudices lessened before being honored for his work. Author - Margaret Cleveland. Narrator - Highlights for Children. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:01:09
Chapter 2
Duration:00:05:32
Chapter 3
Duration:00:04:11
Chapter 4
Duration:00:05:49
Chapter 5
Duration:00:03:40
Chapter 6
Duration:00:03:27
Chapter 7
Duration:00:04:04
Chapter 8
Duration:00:07:17
Chapter 9
Duration:00:05:40