The Worst Journey In The World Vols 1 and 2

£10.00

Volume 1 is a Penguin 1st Edition, published 1937. Volume 2 is a Penguin 4th impression, published 1938.

This is a gripping account of an expedition gone disastrously wrong. Apsley Cherry-Garrard, one of the youngest members of Scott's team, recorded the experience of his adventure and in doing so created a masterpiece of travel writing. Despite the horrors that Scott and his men faced, Cherry's account is filled with details of scientific discovery, unforgettable descriptions of landscape and a belief in the spirit of human beings. A celebrated and compelling book on Antarctic exploration.

Condition grading for Vol 1: Very Good. Minor wear to spine ends. Very light foxing to front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.

Condition grading for Vol 2: Very Good Book with Fair Dust Jacket. Dust jacket is faded and has damage to top edge mainly. Book has light wear to lower portion of front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.

Volume 1 is a Penguin 1st Edition, published 1937. Volume 2 is a Penguin 4th impression, published 1938.

This is a gripping account of an expedition gone disastrously wrong. Apsley Cherry-Garrard, one of the youngest members of Scott's team, recorded the experience of his adventure and in doing so created a masterpiece of travel writing. Despite the horrors that Scott and his men faced, Cherry's account is filled with details of scientific discovery, unforgettable descriptions of landscape and a belief in the spirit of human beings. A celebrated and compelling book on Antarctic exploration.

Condition grading for Vol 1: Very Good. Minor wear to spine ends. Very light foxing to front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.

Condition grading for Vol 2: Very Good Book with Fair Dust Jacket. Dust jacket is faded and has damage to top edge mainly. Book has light wear to lower portion of front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.