Written to accompany an exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History. Cf. pref. Includes 7 foldout panoramic panels of maps and illustrations from The sphere's edition of Feb. 22, 1913, at the end of the book. Issued in slipcase.

The end observed -- November-December 1910 : Scott sails south -- June-September 1910 : Amundsen's "small excursion south" -- October-December 1910 : challenge served -- October 1910-January 1911 : last of the Vikings -- January 1911 : making ready -- January-April 1911 : the road to one ton -- February-March 1911 : 42,000 biscuits -- Winter 1911 : taking stock -- Spring 1911 : the race begins -- November-December 1911 : barrier to plateau -- December 1911-January 1912 : cigars and black flags -- February-March 1912 : "it is finished" -- November 1912 : "it is the tent" -- 1913-1928 : Amundsen agonistes -- After the end.