# Harry Whitney — A Negro Explorer at the North Pole character guide

> Harry Whitney in A Negro Explorer at the North Pole by Matthew Henson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Harry Whitney, Mr. Whitney

**First appearance:** 0002-a-negro-explorer-at-the-north-pole

## Who they are

American hunter and explorer who wintered in the Arctic.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_negro_explorer_at_the_north_pole_se/chapters/iii)

Decides to stay at Etah for the winter; agrees to guard Cook's cache.

### [Two Narrow Escapes — Arrival at Etah — Harry Whitney — Dr. Cook's Claims](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_negro_explorer_at_the_north_pole_se/chapters/xx)

Spent the winter alone at Etah hunting big game; reports Dr. Cook's claim of reaching the North Pole; is not permitted to bring Cook's effects aboard the Roosevelt.

### [XXI Etah to New York — Coming of mail and reporters — Home!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_negro_explorer_at_the_north_pole_se/chapters/xxi)

Transfers his equipment to the Jeanie to hunt polar bears.

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