Featured in this lot is the Press Edition of "My Attainment Of The Pole" by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, 1913, Mitchell Kennerley publisher New York and London. "My Attainment of the Pole - Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909. With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy" " is a controversial account written by Frederick A. Cook, claiming to be the first person to reach the North Pole. Published in 1911, Cook details his alleged journey, providing descriptions of the harsh Arctic conditions, challenges faced, and the ultimate triumph of reaching the pole. Cook had accompanied Robert Peary on two Arctic expeditions before leading his own team in an attempt to be the first man to reach the North Pole. Though Cook claimed to have reached the Pole nearly a year before Peary, news of his achievement was delayed by his prolonged and dangerous return journey and reached the public just five days before Peary's much-heralded announcement. After a long and bitter controversy Peary's achievement was officially recognized as the first attainment of the Pole, but many still credit Cook with the prize. The green cloth bound stamped illustrated hardcover is in nice condition, very slight scuffing exhibited on cover edges. Intact pages exhibit age tanning, very slight foxing observed. Measures 5.5"W x 7.875"L x 1.25"D, weight is 1lb, 4oz.