# The Worst Journey in the World — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard.

- [Preamble](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/preamble.md): The author introduces the volume as a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913, focusing on the Main Party and noting that subsidiary parties and g
- [The Worst Journey in the World](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/the-worst-journey-in-the-world.md): The chapter introduces the Antarctic expedition of 1910-1913, setting the stage for the harrowing journey ahead.
- [I: From England to South Africa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/i-from-england-to-south-africa.md): The Terra Nova departs from Cardiff on June 15, 1910, beginning its voyage to the Antarctic. The chapter describes the informal yet hardworking atmosphere aboard, the diverse personnel including scientific staff and nava
- [II: Making Our Easting Down](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/ii-making-our-easting-down.md): The chapter describes the Terra Nova's voyage from London to New Zealand, focusing on the crew's camaraderie, the challenges of life at sea, and the preparations for the Antarctic expedition. It highlights Scott's growin
- [III: Southward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/iii-southward.md): The Terra Nova pushes south through the pack ice, encountering Adélie penguins, Christmas celebrations, and the constant struggle against the frozen sea. The crew observes wildlife, sings songs, and endures the patience-

> 28 more chapter companions — [open a free preview](https://www.betterreads.dev/reader?bookId=the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se_3366kb&preview=1) to unlock the rest.

- [Land](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/iv-land.md)
- [The Depot Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/v-the-depot-journey.md)
- [The Return of the Pony Party from One Ton Depot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/the-return-of-the-pony-party-from-one-ton-depot.md)
- [The Return of the Dog Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/the-return-of-the-dog-party.md)
- [VI: The First Winter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/vi-the-first-winter.md)
- [VII: The Winter Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/vii-the-winter-journey.md)
- [Appendix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/appendix.md)
- [Spring](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/viii-spring.md)
- [The Polar Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/ix-the-polar-journey.md)
- [The Barrier Stage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/i-the-barrier-stage.md)
- [X: The Polar Journey (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/x-the-polar-journey-continued.md)
- [The Beardmore Glacier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/ii-the-beardmore-glacier.md)
- [XI: The Polar Journey (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xi-the-polar-journey-continued.md)
- [III: The Plateau from Mount Darwin to Lat. 87° 2′ S.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/iii-the-plateau-from-mount-darwin-to-lat-87-2-s.md)
- [The Polar Journey (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xii-the-polar-journey-continued.md)
- [Returning Parties](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/iv-returning-parties.md)
- [XIII: Suspense](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xiii-suspense.md)
- [XIV: The Last Winter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xiv-the-last-winter.md)
- [Another Spring](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xv-another-spring.md)
- [XVI: The Search Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xvi-the-search-journey.md)
- [XVII: The Polar Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xvii-the-polar-journey.md)
- [The Pole and After](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/v-the-pole-and-after.md)
- [XVIII: The Polar Journey (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xviii-the-polar-journey-continued.md)
- [VI: Farthest South](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/vi-farthest-south.md)
- [XIX: Never Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xix-never-again.md)
- [Glossary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/glossary.md)
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/endnotes.md)
- [List of Illustrations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/list-of-illustrations.md)

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