An empire of ice : Scott, Shackleton, and the heroic age of Antarctic science / Edward J. Larson.

Author/creator Larson, Edward J.
Other author ProQuest (Firm)
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxiv, 326 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps
Supplemental ContentClick to View
Subjects

Contents "Three cheers for the dogs" -- A compass pointing south -- The empire's mapmaker -- In challenger's wake -- Taking the measure of men -- March to the penguins -- Discovering a continent's past -- The meaning of ice -- Epilogue : heroes' requiem.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Reproduction noteElectronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010044396