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The Worst Journey in the World

By: Apsley Cherry-Garrard
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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This gripping story of courage and achievement is the account of Robert Falcon Scott's last fateful expedition to the Antarctic, as told by surviving expedition member Apsley Cherry-Garrard. Cherry-Garrard, whom Scott lauded as a tough, efficient member of the team, tells of the journey from England to South Africa and southward to the ice floes. From there began the unforgettable polar journey across a forbidding and inhospitable region. On November 12, 1912, in arctic temperatures, the author, in a search party, found the bodies of Scott and his companions along with poignant last notebook entries, some of them recorded in this work.

Among Apsley Cherry-Garrard's friends and admirers were John Galsworthy, H. G. Wells, Arnold Bennett, and Bernard Shaw. His background in the arts and humanities makes The Worst Journey in the World stand out as a literary accomplishment as well as a classic in the annals of exploration.

Public Domain (P)2003 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Adventure Travel Arctic & Antarctica Expeditions & Discoveries Travel Writing & Commentary World Adventure Polar Region Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking
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"Robert Whitfield picks up on Cherry-Garrard's dry sense of humor, stiff-upper-lip approach to adversity, and appreciation for nature, the dogs and ponies on whom the expedition depended, and the polar landscape." ( AudioFile)
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What did you like most about The Worst Journey in the World?
The factual part, the emotional part, the stoic part. I have listened to this a dozen times already. It's refreshing to hear this told by many contributors but mainly Apsley Cherry Garrard

What did you like best about this story?
Absolutely gripping,sometimes tragic.

Which scene did you most enjoy?
Shambles camp.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No,I did not laugh or cry because it shows the stoic attitude of Englishmen. I feel sorry for the animals though.Having said that, the three men could have easily frozen to death. Cherry should be revered more. He was AT THAT LEVEL. A person who could have reached the pole and returned alive. This would be my 4 who went to the Pole with Scott (a mistake to take five). So...here we go. 1) Scott 2) Wilson 3) Bowers 4) Cherry

Any additional comments?
More people should read this.

Absolutely brilliant.

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Ever since I was a child, I've always believed that the Terra Nova expedition and in particular Scott's disastrous trek to the pole was a kind of heroic failure. Really captivating to hear the details of the expedition from one of the key members of his supporting party. Cherry-Garrard not only uses his own diary records but pulls on those of all others involved, it graphically describes the horrific conditions these pioneers of arctic exploration faced over many months and the appalling situation Scott and his party found themselves in on their fateful return from the pole. It's totally changed my opinion of the whole affair and I came away with a feeling of immense admiration tinged with some sadness for these people and what they achieved.

Gripping to the end.

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chapter 7 beggars belief. and that's not even the main story. highly recommended. The narrator is also brilliant.

unbelievable story, told well, moving, inspiring

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This book is like a self-doubt nightmare where you stand naked in a cold shower while unseen enemies beat you repeatedly with long hard things they found in the freezer. Various horrible images will stay with you - like the night-time shaking & the smart killer-whales. Consciously or unconsciously, Cherry-Garrard reveals, along with the indomitable spirit of the British stiff-upper-lip, its brittleness, it’s selective blindness. Compelling & highly recommended

Cold & Dreadful

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A must read/ listen, a harrowing account of tough men with an unbelievable strength of mind set. Years of hardship a cheery self sacrifice

An outstanding book

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