Ross in the Antarctic: The Voyages of James Clark Ross in Her Majesty's Ships Erebus & Terror, 1839-1843The personalities, experiences and consequences of the expedition are considered in the light of historical perspective for the first time since the publishing of the official account in 1847. |
Contents
Origins and Objectives of the expedition | 13 |
Fitting out the ships and the men | 26 |
Southward Bound | 36 |
Copyright | |
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