Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents ix
3. Maps and Figures xi
4. Illustrations xiii
5. Terms and Abbreviations xvii
6. Foreword xxiii
7. Preface and Acknowledgments xxv
8. Introduction 1
9. Prologue 7
10. The International Geophysical Year 29
11. All Hands on Deck 47
12. Gaining a Foothold 71
13. Little America V 107
14. Marie Byrd Land 131
15. South Pole 153
16. The Gap Stations 187
17. On The Eve 217
18. Comprehending the Cold 239
19. Looking Up 259
20. Under Foot 277
21. Life on the Ice 321
22. Epilogue 355
23. Notes 401
24. Notes on Sources 455
25. Index 475