Henson, Matthew A.

A Negro Explorer At The North Pole [1912]. By Matthew A. Henson. Introduction by Booker T. Washington. Forward presented by Robert E. Peary. "I am reminded in this connection that Matthew Henson is not the first colored man who by his fidelity and devotion has made himself the trusty companion of the men who have explored and opened up the western continent. Even in the days when the Negro had little or no opportunity to show his ability as a leader, he proved himself at least a splendid follower, and there are few great adventures in which the American white man has engaged where he has not b...