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2004-12-15
Public domain in the USA.
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Cherry-Garrard, Apsley
1886
1959
Cherry-Garrard, Apsley George Benet
The Worst Journey in the World: Antarctic, 1910-1913
Volumes 1 and 2
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Worst_Journey_in_the_World
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"The Worst Journey in the World: Antarctic, 1910-1913" by Apsley Cherry-Garrard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the details of Scott's Last Expedition, a monumental venture into Antarctica that spanned from England to the freezing southern regions, focusing on the formidable challenges faced by the expedition team. It explores themes of endurance, friendship, and the harsh realities of polar exploration, aiming to document not only the journey itself but also the scientific and personal experiences of those involved. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the expedition, introducing the reader to the context of Scott's mission to explore the Antarctic. Cherry-Garrard reflects on past polar explorations and their significance, illustrating the severity and isolation inherent in such journeys. He provides insight into the team dynamics and their shared struggles with the natural environment, hinting at the tragedies that would ensue in the harsh Antarctic conditions. This detailed preamble invites readers to understand the enormity of the undertaking and prepares them for a deeper exploration of the adventures and misfortunes that the crew would encounter as they endeavored to reach the South Pole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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British Antarctic ("Terra Nova") Expedition (1910-1913)
Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- British
Cherry-Garrard, Apsley, 1886-1959 -- Travel -- Antarctica
Scott, Robert Falcon, 1868-1912 -- Travel -- Antarctica
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