EARLY YEARS 
age, entered 'New York harbor, somewhat bat- 
tered but still seaworthy. 
Despite the fact that it was to be his last 
attempt, Commander Peary no sooner reached 
home than he announced his intention to re- 
turn, this time to be the last, and this time to 
win. 
However, a year intervened, and it was not 
until July 6, 1908, with the God- Speed and 
good wishes of President Roosevelt, that the 
good ship named in his honor set sail again. 
The narrative of that voyage, and the story 
of the discovery of the North Pole, follow. 
The ages of the wild, misgiving mystery of 
the North Pole are over, to-day, and forever 
it stands under the folds of Old Glory. 
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