Part of The Worst Journey in the World, book 2
First published 2015
Apsley Cherry-Garrard served as one of the youngest members of Robert Falcon Scott's British Antarctic Expedition from 1910 to 1913. This second volume of his memoir continues his detailed firsthand account of what became one of history's most tragic polar expeditions. Cherry-Garrard witnessed the team's scientific work, daily struggles against brutal Antarctic conditions, and the devastating loss of Scott and his companions on their return from the South Pole. The author draws from his personal journals and experiences to document both the expedition's achievements and its failures. Scholars recognize this work as culturally significant and have preserved it as part of our collective knowledge. This reproduction maintains fidelity to the original text, complete with period copyright notices and library markings that reflect its housing in major institutions worldwide. The book offers readers an unfiltered view of early Antarctic exploration through the eyes of someone who lived through its most challenging moments.
Genres: history, 20th-century, adventure, memoir, non-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: first-hand-account, historical-events
Setting: Antarctica
Period: 1910-1913
366 pages · Hardcover · Andesite Press