David Irwin (explorer)

David Irwin (Sarcoxie, 1910 - Scotrun, 18 June 1970) was an American explorer who made the news in 1934 following a dog sled trek to the magnetic North Pole, encompassing 2,000 miles. His account was published as "Alone Across the Top of The World". Irwin later became a showman, presenting Eskimo culture at the World Fair.