| Description |
viii, 245 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-237) and index. |
| Note |
"[W]ritten to accompany the American Museum of Natural History's new Antarctic exhibition"--Preface. |
| Contents |
The end observed -- November-December 1910 : Scott sails south -- June-September 1910 : Amundsen's "small excursion south" -- October-December 1910 : challenge served -- October 1910-January 1911 : last of the Vikings -- January 1911 : making ready -- January-April 1911 : the road to one ton -- February-March 1911 : 42,000 biscuits -- Winter 1911 : taking stock -- Spring 1911 : the race begins -- November-December 1911 : barrier to plateau -- December 1911-January 1912 : cigars and black flags -- February-March 1912 : "it is finished" -- November 1912 : "it is the tent" -- 1913-1928 : Amundsen agonistes -- After the end. |
| Summary |
Focuses on expedition leaders, Scott and Amundsen, as well as revealing other members and their motivations. |
| Subject |
Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- Exhibitions.
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South Pole -- Discovery and exploration -- Exhibitions.
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Scott, Robert Falcon, 1868-1912 -- Exhibitions.
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Amundsen, Roald, 1872-1928 -- Exhibitions.
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| Added Author |
American Museum of Natural History.
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| ISBN |
9781402770296 |
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1402770294 |
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