Worst Journey in the World, Vol 2
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The expedition set out with high hopes of reaching the South Pole, but was met with a series of setbacks, including extreme weather, food shortages, and injuries. Cherry-Garrard's narrative vividly captures the physical and emotional toll the expedition took on its members, and the devastating impact of their failure to return home alive. Despite its tragic outcome, The Worst Journey in the World is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit. Cherry-Garrard's writing is both lyrical and unflinchingly honest, offering a powerful and moving reflection on the nature of exploration and the fragility of life.Book Details
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Apsley Cherry-Garrard
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Apsley George Benet Cherry-Garrard was an English explorer of Antarctica. He was a member of the Terra Nova expedition and is acclaimed for his 1922 account of this expedition, The Worst Journey in th...
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