Polar Books
 Cherry-Garrard, Apsley: THE WORST JOURNEY IN THE WORLD, ANTARCTIC 1910 - 1913. , London: Chatto and Windus, 1937.1 volume edition, 3rd printing; lxiv, 1-300, 4 [300A-D], 301-585, (3) 14 plate leaves, [2 photographs, 8 illustrations, 4 folding maps], side edge uncut, light blue grained cloth with black titling. The best written and most enduring account of exploits in the Antarctic. - Taurus. A classic - it has been called "The best polar book ever written." 'At the age of 24, 'Cherry' was one of the youngest members of Scott's Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913). This was Scott's second and last expedition to Antarctica. Cherry was initially rejected, but made a second application along with a promise of £1,000 towards the cost of the expedition. Rejected a second time, he made the donation regardless. Struck by this gesture, and at the same time persuaded by Dr Edward 'Bill' Watson, Scott agreed to take Cherry as assistant biologist. He is acclaimed for his historical account of this expedition, The Worst Journey in the World.' Ref: Taurus 84 (1st edition); Rosove 71c2; Spence 281. It was perhaps the only real stroke of luck in Scott's ill fated [Terra Nova] expedition that Cherry-Garrard, the one survivor of the winter journey, happened to be able to describe it so effectively that the reader forgets how comfortable he is in his arm-chair, and remembers the tale with a shiver as if he had been through it himself. - George Bernard Shaw. Rosove 71.E4. Spine sunned and covers slightly bubbled, contents clean, some foxing, aminly to page edges, contemporary gift inscription on verso front cover. No dustjacket. Very Good. (Book ref. 1142) £65.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Polar Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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