Though overshadowed by Scott's fateful last expedition, his first venture south (with Shackleton as part of the team) is fascinating. Yelverton reconstructs the voyage, expedition and climate in this comprehensive, scholarly history written, no doubt, partly in response to Huntford's devastating critique of Scott. Baughman also tells the story of Scott's first expedition in his "Pilgrims on the Ice (ANT106)." With 40 black-and-white photos, many maps, and extensive explanatory notes.  (ANT138, $34.95)

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