The Worst Journey in the World: Antarctic, 1910-1913

"The Worst Journey in the World: Antarctic, 1910-1913" by Apsley Cherry-Garrard is a story from the early 1900s about Scott's mission to Antarctica, where a team of explorers faced incredible difficulties. It’s about not giving up, the bonds of friendship, and learning how tough polar exploration can be as it records their trip and the things the team went through as people and scientists. The book kicks off by painting a picture of what the expedition was all about, looking at what other polar explorers had done before, and showing just how cut off and difficult these journeys were. Cherry-Garrard gives us a look at how the team worked together, and how they struggled against nature, hinting that bad things were going to happen in the freezing Antarctic. This build-up helps you see how huge the mission was, getting you ready to discover the adventures and problems the crew would have trying to get to the South Pole.