In a stunning turn of events, Robert Peary, the renowned Arctic explorer, narrowly escaped the clutches of his creditors in New York City. The debt, amounting to $1613, was contracted for the supply of the ship, but Peary’s troubles seemed insurmountable as creditors closed in.
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Key Facts
- State: NY
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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