Greely
Adolphus Washington, 1844–1935, U.S. general and arctic explorer.
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Historical Examples
Moreover, there was no considerable cache at the latter point, as Greely thought.
American Merchant Ships and Sailors Willis J. Abbot
He stole again, whereupon, by orders of Greely, he was shot.
The Greater Republic Charles Morris
His most famous exploit was the rescue of the Greely Arctic expedition.
Dewey and Other Naval Commanders Edward S. Ellis
There was dissension in Greely’s command almost from the start.
Henry Hudson Thomas A. Janvier
Another important expedition in his life was the rescue of Greely, to which three chapters are devoted.
Up the Orinoco and down the Magdalena H. J. Mozans
It was fully two minutes after rising before Lieut. Greely could speak, so great was the outburst of enthusiasm which greeted him.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 Various
The cases of Greely’s six fellow survivors, it is remarked, were very similar to his.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 Various
Lieut. Greely’s disease is called by the surgeon asthenia, a diminution of the vital forces.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 Various
On the opposite side are the unmarked places where sixteen of Greely’s ill-fated party died.
The North Pole Robert E. Peary
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