A splendid, prize-winning portrait of Antarctica, the land and its history and especially its marine life. Written with authority and love, Campbell's vivid essays on fossils, glaciers, history and wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula are an excellent introduction to the area.  (ANT01, $14.95)

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End of the Earth, Voyaging to Antarctica
Peter Matthiessen
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2004 • PAPER  • 242 PAGES
In this fine book, the result of two voyages, Matthiessen captures the magic of polar landscapes and wildlife, along with the camaraderie of a ship-based polar expedition. (ANT190, $15.00)