# Apsley Cherry-Garrard — The Worst Journey in the World character guide > Apsley Cherry-Garrard in The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Apsley Cherry - Garrard, Apsley Cherry - Garrard . Lamer, Cherry - Garrard, Garrard, Cherry, Practical Cherry, Adams Mountains Cherry - Garrard **First appearance:** 0003-the-worst-journey-in-the-world ## Snapshot The expedition's young assistant zoologist, who survived the worst journey on earth and then wrote it down. ## Who they are Cherry-Garrard — 'Cherry' — is the novice who signed on for adventure and found himself hauling geological specimens and penguin eggs through temperatures that shatter men. His narration is that of a survivor reckoning with what he saw: he defends the expedition's choices, mourns its losses, and turns a clinical eye on the rations, the weather, and the slow arithmetic of failure. He matters because the book is his memory, and every judgment he passes on Scott, Oates, or himself carries the weight of a man who was there. ## In the story ### [Preamble](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/preamble) Author of the volume, introducing the scope and focus of the narrative. ### [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) Author and participant, reflecting on the expedition's trials. ### [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) Cherry-Garrard is an 'adaptable helper' who shot birds from the ship with Wilson and later landed on the island. ### [Land](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/iv-land) The narrator who experiences seasickness, first sight of land, and describes the landing operations. ### [The Depot Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/v-the-depot-journey) Recalls the sight of Bowers in pain at the start; bandages Bowers' knee; goes forward to prospect with Bowers; records the emotional reaction to Amundsen's news. ### [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) Narrates the pony rescue, struggles to save his horse Uncle Bill, and ultimately kills it to prevent it being eaten by whales. ### [VII: The Winter Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/vii-the-winter-journey) Narrator and participant in the winter journey; describes the hardships and his own physical struggles, including frostbite and hunger. ### [Appendix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/appendix) Cherry-Garrard's account of the Winter Journey is referenced as the source describing how the Emperor eggs were secured. ### [The Polar Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/ix-the-polar-journey) Provides commentary on the motor sledges, the ponies, and the relief of not taking ponies up the glacier. ### [The Barrier Stage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/i-the-barrier-stage) Cherry-Garrard is the narrator, reflecting on his experiences in Scott's tent, the cooking, and the mental strain of the journey. He notes the contrast between the bleak conditions and the beauty of the scenery. ### [X: The Polar Journey (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/x-the-polar-journey-continued) Cherry-Garrard records the emotional moment when Scott tells him he may not go on, and describes the difficult conditions on the glacier. ### [The Beardmore Glacier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/ii-the-beardmore-glacier) Part of team III, describes the physical struggles and the beauty of the glacier, and adjusts harness to improve pulling. ### [The Polar Journey (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xii-the-polar-journey-continued) Narrates the First Supporting Party's return, describing the monotony and dangers of the journey, including Keohane's repeated crevasse falls and Atkinson's head-first fall. ### [XIII: Suspense](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xiii-suspense) Narrator and observer at Cape Evans; describes the suspense and later the search efforts. ### [XIV: The Last Winter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xiv-the-last-winter) Narrates the chapter, reflecting on the difficulties of the last winter and the decision-making process. ### [XVI: The Search Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xvi-the-search-journey) Narrates the chapter from his diary, describing the search journey and the discovery of the Polar Party's bodies. ### [XIX: Never Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/xix-never-again) The author and narrator, reflecting on the expedition with ten years of hindsight, analyzing the contrast between Scott's tragedy and Amundsen's success, and critiquing the expedition's methods. ### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/endnotes) Author of the main text, with personal diary entries cited in endnotes. ### [List of Illustrations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/chapters/list-of-illustrations) Cherry-Garrard is credited as the author of the book and as the copyist of the Winter Journey panorama map. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/characters/cherry_garrard - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_worst_journey_in_the_world_se/characters