The white desert
(Regional History Material)

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Barber, Noel, 1909-1988

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[London] : Hodder and Stoughton, [1958].

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Regional History Material

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205 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm

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[London] : Hodder and Stoughton, [1958].

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English

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A reporter's account of Dr. Vivian Fuch's Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1957-58; Sir Edmund Hillary's journey to the South Pole in 1957-58 and his own experiences in Antarctica. Includes photos, maps and biographical information on the individual members of the expeditions.

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Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration.
Discoveries of geography.
Nonfiction
Trans-Antarctic Expedition -- (1955-1958)

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Man and Antarctica: Antarctica; The white desert; Man's efforts to conquer Antarctica; Preparations for the International Geophysical Year of 1957-58; The scientific work of the IGY in Antarctica

The birth of the Trans-Antarctic Expedition: Fuch's lifelong ambition; A meeting with Sir Winston Churchill; Fuchs' ambition becomes a reality; Planning the expedition; An advance party leaves for the Weddell Sea; The expedition begun

A representative of the press: Noel Barber to report on the expedition; Accredited to the U.S. Naval Forces; By plane to New Zealand; An outfit for the Antarctic winter

McMurdo Camp: Barber arrives at McMurdo Sound; Life in the American camp at McMurdo; The difficulty of obtaining news of the expedition; It would be easier from the South Pole!

South Pole Base: Barber flies to the South Pole on a one-day visit; A cup of coffee at Liv Station on the way; Hillary making good progress, but Fuchs in difficulty; Bad weather keeps Barber at the Pole longer than he expected

In touch with the expedition: Radio contact with Fuchs' party; Delays caused by crevasses; Barber returns to McMurdo Sound; Another cup of coffee at Liv Station

Back at McMurdo Camp: A walk to Scott Base; A visit to Sir Hubert Wilkins, with a meal from food left by Scott; Hillary leaves Depot 700 for the South Pole; A chance for Barber to return to the Pole

At the South Pole: Christmas festivities; Hillary making rapid progress; An unsuccessful attempt by John Lewis; Picnic on the ice on New Year's Day; Hillary slowed up by soft snow

Sir Edmund Hillary arrives at the South Pole: Only thirty gallons of petrol to spare; A description of the journey; Success for John Lewis; Fuchs is approaching the Pole

Dr. Vivian Fuchs arrives at the South Pole: 1.15 p.m. on January 20; A cable from H.M. the Queen; A typical day on the trail; Rest and repairs for Fuchs' team

Scientific work in Antarctica: Discoveries in Antarctica; Experiments on the effects of extreme cold on men and machines; Fuchs' contribution to the IGY

On to Scott Base: The difficulty of take-off from the Pole; Fuchs begins the journey to Scott Base; On the trail; Emergency: carbon monoxide poisoning

The end of the journey: Danger at Mcmurdo Sound; Fuchs reaches Depot 700; Hillary escorts Fuchs on the last lap to Scott Base; Arrival; An honour for Fuchs

Diary of events

Members of the Trans-Antarctic Expedition.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Barber, N. (1958). The white desert . Hodder and Stoughton.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Barber, Noel, 1909-1988. 1958. The White Desert. Hodder and Stoughton.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Barber, Noel, 1909-1988. The White Desert Hodder and Stoughton, 1958.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Barber, Noel. The White Desert Hodder and Stoughton, 1958.

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