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Pole Quest Shows Money as Key to Arctic Glory
The article argues polar exploration is driven by money and backing more than luck. It cites Peary Nansen and others, noting expeditions failed from scant funds and that a multi million backing could end the era of risky dashes for the pole. It asks who will fund the next venture and attach their name to history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Wellman
Spitzbergen
Arctic Circle
Pole
Nansen
Andre
Duke of
Abruzzi
Sverdrup
Anthony Fiala
South Pole
Fram
Roosevelt
New York
North Pole
Globe
Isthmus