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The Worst Journey in the World: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The Worst Journey in the World is a 1922 memoir by Apsley Cherry-Garrard of Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole in 1910–1913. It has earned wide praise for its frank treatment of the difficulties of the expedition, the causes of its disastrous outcome, and the meaning of human suffering under extreme conditions.

Quick facts about The Worst Journey in the World

  • Title: The Worst Journey in the World
  • Author: Apsley Cherry-Garrard
  • First published: 1922
  • Genre: british discovery and exploration, adélie penguins, aurora borealis
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL3360211W

Where to read The Worst Journey in the World

The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Worst Journey in the World about?

The Worst Journey in the World is a 1922 memoir by Apsley Cherry-Garrard of Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole in 1910–1913.

Who wrote The Worst Journey in the World?

The Worst Journey in the World was written by Apsley Cherry-Garrard.

When was The Worst Journey in the World published?

The Worst Journey in the World was first published in 1922.

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