Description
Apsley Cherry-Garrard was just 24 when he sailed to the Antarctic with Scott. During a mission to collect Emperor penguin eggs Cherry’s tent blew away and the cold was so extreme it shattered his teeth
Later, he was one of the men to find Scott’s body. Despite the horrors, this book is filled with fascinating details of scientific discovery, unforgettable descriptions of landscape and a belief in the spirit of human beings. It remains a gripping story of courage friendship, endurance and adventure.
This is a reprint edition with an introduction by Sara Wheeler
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