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The Worst Journey in the World

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The Worst Journey in the World

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1922

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The Worst Journey in the World

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1922
Book Details
Pages

693

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1922

Audience

Adult

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Super Short Summary

The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard recounts a person's harrowing experiences during the 1910-1913 British Antarctic Expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott. The narrative details survival challenges, extreme conditions, and the camaraderie among expedition members as they embark on scientific missions in Antarctica.

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The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard is lauded for its vivid and authentic depiction of Antarctic exploration, capturing the harsh challenges faced. Readers appreciate its historical value and detailed narrative. However, some find the pacing slow and the extensive detail overwhelming. Overall, it offers an insightful look into human endurance and adventure.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Worst Journey in the World?

Fans of The Worst Journey in the World would relish true adventure tales and survival stories, akin to Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. This reader appreciates historical accounts, exploration hardships, and vivid narratives of Antarctica's harsh realities, celebrating human endurance and the spirit of exploration.

Book Details
Pages

693

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1922

Audience

Adult

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