Bibliograph

Terra Antarctica, looking into the emptiest continent, William L. Fox

Type

Label

Terra Antarctica, looking into the emptiest continent, William L. Fox

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-301) and index

Illustrations

platesmapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Terra Antarctica

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

60743110

Responsibility statement

William L. Fox

Sub title

looking into the emptiest continent

Summary

"Examines the relationship of art, land and history in the Antarctic. An interdisciplinary study of the science and art of the continent. Observes life at McMurdo Station and Pole, describing scientific research and daily operations"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The mirror & the eye -- The eye & the mirror -- Transantarctica I -- From chart to art -- The physical plant -- Navigating nature -- Pole -- The history of ice -- Transantarctica II -- Orbiting Antarctica -- On the mountain of myth -- From art to chart -- On the edge of time

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