But, though Leo and Carl both tried, they failed to secure another engagement anywhere in the vicinity.
"Leo the Circus Boy"
Ralph Bonehill
As the rocky walls at that place were lower, Stas ordered Kali to climb to the top and ascertain whether smoke could not be seen in the vicinity.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
As to Dr. Cook's and Peary's observations when in the immediate vicinity of the Pole, I would call attention to the following facts: Cook's determination by the sextant of the sun's altitude was made April 21, 1908; Peary's final observations were taken April 7 of the following year.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook