On April 6, 1909, Matthew Henson became the first person to walk on the North Pole. The rare book, A Negro Explorer at the North Pole, the first addition copy of which the Sylvia Gaither Garrison Library owns, serves as Henson's account of that landmark achievement. In addition to discussing his historic journey to the north pole, he also gives an autobiographical account of his formative years. The book also includes a forward from Robert Peary, a retired United States Navy Rear Admiral as well as an introduction by Booker T. Washington, the most influential African American during the early part of the 20th century.
Pictured: Matthew Henson
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