The Worst Journey in the World: An Epic of Endurance and Survival

The Worst Journey in the World: new annotated edition

by Apsley Cherry-Garrard

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3316 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	1048 pages
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The Worst Journey in the World is a travelogue by Apsley Cherry-Garrard detailing the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913, led by Robert Falcon Scott. The book was first published in 1922 and has since become a classic of polar exploration literature.

The expedition was a disaster. Scott and his team of five men reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912, but they were forced to turn back due to bad weather and dwindling supplies. On the return journey, the men were caught in a blizzard and perished one by one. Only Cherry-Garrard and another member of the team, Edward Wilson, survived.

In The Worst Journey in the World, Cherry-Garrard recounts the expedition's harrowing journey in vivid detail. He describes the challenges the men faced, including extreme cold, hunger, and exhaustion. He also provides insights into the characters of the men and their relationships with each other.

The Worst Journey in the World is a powerful and moving account of one of the most tragic episodes in polar exploration history. It is a story of courage, endurance, and the indomitable human spirit.

The British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913

The British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913 was led by Robert Falcon Scott, a Royal Navy officer and explorer. The expedition's goal was to be the first to reach the South Pole. Scott and his team of five men set out from Cape Evans, Antarctica, on November 1, 1911. They reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912, but they were forced to turn back due to bad weather and dwindling supplies.

On the return journey, the men were caught in a blizzard and perished one by one. Only Cherry-Garrard and another member of the team, Edward Wilson, survived. The expedition was a disaster, but it is remembered as one of the most heroic episodes in polar exploration history.

Apsley Cherry-Garrard

Apsley Cherry-Garrard was born in 1886 in England. He was a naturalist and explorer who served as a member of the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913. Cherry-Garrard wrote The Worst Journey in the World, a travelogue detailing the expedition's journey to the South Pole.

Cherry-Garrard was a gifted writer and his book is a classic of polar exploration literature. He died in 1959 at the age of 73.

Legacy of The Worst Journey in the World

The Worst Journey in the World has been praised by critics for its vivid descriptions of the expedition's journey and its insights into the characters of the men involved. The book has also been credited with helping to popularize polar exploration and inspiring future generations of explorers.

The Worst Journey in the World is a powerful and moving account of one of the most tragic episodes in polar exploration history. It is a story of courage, endurance, and the indomitable human spirit.

The Worst Journey in the World: new annotated edition

by Apsley Cherry-Garrard

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3316 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	1048 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE