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The Worst Journey in the World

by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Caroline Alexander
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Overview

Cherry-Garrard, who accompanied Robert Falcon Scott to the Antarctic on the explorer's doomed quest for the South Pole, recounts the unforgettable journey across forbidding, inhospitable terrain. He was also a member of the search party that ultimately discovered Scott's frozen body along with his last notebook entries. With an introduction by the author, this tale of adventure stands out as a literary accomplishment as well as a classic of exploration.

Synopsis

Cherry-Garrard, who accompanied Robert Falcon Scott to the Antarctic on the explorer's doomed quest for the South Pole, recounts the unforgettable journey across forbidding, inhospitable terrain. He was also a member of the search party that ultimately discovered Scott's frozen body along with his last notebook entries. With an introduction by the author, this tale of adventure stands out as a literary accomplishment as well as a classic of exploration.

About the Author, Apsley Cherry-Garrard

Apsley Cherry-Garrard (1886—1959) is best known as a member of Robert Falcon Scott's expedition team and for this travelogue of his Antarctic experiences. Caroline Alexander is the author of the New York Times bestseller about Ernest Shackleton, The Endurance, and The Bounty, among other books. She lives in New Hampshire.

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Book Details

Published
February 1, 2006
Publisher
Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Pages
688
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780143039389

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