Admiral Robert E. Peary
2 stories in the library.
A life in stories
'Abdu'l-Bahá's ministry (1892–1921)
The Explorer Who Asked Him to Speak
At a fancy gathering in Brooklyn, a famous explorer who had reached the North Pole turned to 'Abdu'l-Bahá and asked Him to speak — and with no notes at all, He held the whole room spellbound.
5 min
An Unprepared Talk for an Admiral: 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Robert Peary
Mahmúd's Diary preserves the moment in early June 1912 at a Unity Club gathering in Brooklyn when Admiral Robert E. Peary, the polar explorer, unexpectedly invited 'Abdu'l-Bahá to address the room — though the Master had been there only as a guest. The talk, given without notes, brought the distinguished gathering to a complete stillness.
2 min