Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-18
SECOND INSTALMENT. THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE.
ex. pr. Frederiok A. Cook.


 By. pr. Frederick A. Cook.
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 We awoke off Cape Robertson and went ashore before breakfast. The coast here rises suddenly to an alti- tude of two thousand feet and is crowned with an ice cap It is pictur- esque enough. Large bays, blue gla- cisl walls and prominent headlands offer pleasing variety, but it is much like the coast of all Greenland.
 It had, however, the tremendous advantages of southern exposure and rocks, providing a resting place for the little aux in millions. These little birds darted from the cliff to the sea. Rather rich, grassy verdure also offered an oasis for the Arctic hare, while the blue fox found life easy here, for he could fill his winter den with fat feathered creatures.
 The Eskimo profits by the combina- ton and pitches his camp at the foot of the cliffs, for the chase on sea is nearly as good here as in other places, while land creatures literally tumble into his larder.
 Ae we approached the shore ten men, nine women, thirty one children and one hundred and six dogs came put to meet us. l count the, children md dogs, for they are equally inn 1ortant in Eskimo economy. The lat ier are by far the most important to he average Caucasian in the Arctic
 Only small game had fallen. to the cskimos' lot, but they were eager to venture out with us after big game. At last MT. Bradley had found a suit lble retinue of native guides, and we were not long in arranging a compact. |. Free passage. the good graces of he cook and a knife each were to be ihsir pay. A caribou hunt was not lumciently novel to merit a return to plrick's Bay, where intelligent effort $ always rewarded, but it was hoped Fe might get a hunt at Kookaan, iear the head of Robertson Bay. .s-ss.,-., Setting Sail for EtsI,. This venture, however, failed, though { gave us an interesting chase about dangerous waters in violent gale. Wereturned to the igloo to do homing, paid off our guides, made presents to their women and children and set sail Tor Etah.
 Clearing weather after the storm afforded delightful yachting weather. | fairly strong of shore wind filled Inc big wings of canvas. The cool air was bracing, while the bright sun threw gfitteriug smiles from slant to the delights of fisher folk.
 A phonograph sent music, classical and otherwise, into the Arctic air from the cabins. At table there was ( dnd of continuous performance with . steady hand and receptive stomach. During two days of stprmy dis comfort several important meals had bsen willingly missed. But in the Arctic food accounts must be squared as quickly as possible. Here were the joys of civilization, health and recre- ation in new wilderness, all com hIned in the composite adventures of cruising in Arctic seas.
 On khe following morning we passed Cap1 Alexander and entered Smith Sound Half a. gale came from the sea and we entered Foulk e Fjord. The town of Etah was compbsed of four tents, which for this season had been pitched beside small stiteam just in side of the first projecting point on the north shores.
 Inside this point there was sheltered water to land the Eskimios' kayaks.
 It also made good hRr'bor for the yacht. It is possible in favorable seasons to push through Smith Sound, over Kane Basin. into Kennedy Chan nel but the experiment is always at the risk of the vessel.
 The Yacht Prepares to Return.
 There was no special reason for us to hazard life, therefore the yacht was here prepared for the return voyage. This was to consume several days, and we sought to occupy the time in ex- ploration and sport. f
 The vicinity of Etah is notable as the stamping ground of Dr. Kane and Dr. Hayes in the middle of the last century. There were sho unexplored spots in the neighborhood, but there was good deal of game near. Be- fore we landed we watched the Eski- mos harpoon . white whale. The lit- tie aux kept us busy for day, while hares, tumbling like snowballs over dark rocks, gave another day of gun recreation.
 Far beyond. along the inland ice, were caribou. but we preferred to con- nne our exploration flo the seashore. The bay waters were alive with cider ducks and guillemots, while just out side walrus dared ufs to venture on an open contest on the wind swept seas.
 After ambitions for the chase and local exploration were satisfied we were told that the people of Annootok, twenty five miles to the north would be glad to see us. Here was the chance to arrange jaunt in the motorboat. The tanks were filled. suitable food and camp equipment were loaded, and on we started on the morning of August 21 for mans ultima thule.
 It was a beautiful day, with a light air from the sea. Passing inside of Littlcton Island, we searched for relics along Lifeboat Cove,s. The desolate cliffs of Cape Hafhertoh were a blaze of color and light, but the seq was re- freshingly cool, with fleets of blue towering bergs to dispel the fire of Arctic midsummer
 As we rushed in comfort past the ice polished and wind swept head lands the sea was alive with birds, seals and walrlases. but little shoot ing was done, for we were bent on enjoying the QJiiet sport of motor boating.
 Arrival at Annotook.
 As we passed the sharp rocks of Cairn Point we located nine tents in a small bay under Cape Inglefield.
 Look, there is Annootokl" said Tungan, our Dstive guide
 Looking up smith sound we noted
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