The Worst Journey in the World
About this book
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. ---------- Contains: - Worst Journey in the World: 1/2 - Worst Journey in the World: 2/2
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 19 readers · 591 pages · ≈ 10 h 57 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Worst Journey in the World?
About ≈ 10 h 57 m — 591 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Worst Journey in the World?
591 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Worst Journey in the World?
It sits on the Science, Travel, History shelves.
Is The Worst Journey in the World in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Worst Journey in the World?
The main characters include Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Robert Falcon Scott, George P. Abbott, Roald Amundsen.
Where does The Worst Journey in the World take place?
It is set in Antarctica, Cape Crozier, England during 1910-1913.
Who wrote The Worst Journey in the World?
Apsley Cherry-Garrard (1886–1959).
Where can I read The Worst Journey in the World online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library