When was Peary's first attempt to cross Greenland?
1886
1890
1892
1895
Answer
Peary's first attempt to cross Greenland occurred in 1886. This intrepid Arctic explorer sought to traverse the vast ice-covered terrain, pioneering a challenging expedition that pushed the boundaries of human exploration. Despite encountering formidable obstacles and unforeseen hardships during this initial venture, Peary's determination fueled his subsequent attempts until he finally achieved his historic crossing and secured his place in polar exploration history.
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