Keep On!: The Story of Matthew Henson, Co-Discoverer of the

Keep On!: The Story of Matthew Henson, Co-Discoverer of the North Pole

This stunning picture book offers a riveting account of African-American explorer Matthew Hensonâ€™s 1909 journey to the North Pole with Admiral Peary.
Matthew Henson was born just after the Civil War, a time when slavery had been abolished, but few opportunities were available for black people. As a child, Henson exhibited a yearning for adventure, embarking at age thirteen on a five-year voyage sailing the seven seas. Hensonâ€™s greatest adventure began when Robert Peary invited him to join an expedition to the North Pole. After many storms, injuries, and unimaginable cold, on April 1, Peary, Henson, and four Inuit men began the final 133-mile push to the Pole.
Award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson pays tribute to a great but under-recognized figure from Americaâ€™s past in this remarkable story. Illustrator Stephen Alcornâ€™s large-format, stylized ink-and-watercolor illustrations capture all the action. Excerpts from Hensonâ€™s expedition diaries, a time line, and an epilogue place the story in its historical context.
Country USA
Brand Holiday House
Manufacturer Peachtree
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2015-10-06
UnitCount 1
Format Picture Book
EANs 9781561458868

Keep On!: The Story of Matthew Henson, Co-Discoverer of the North Pole