# Endnotes explained — The Worst Journey in the World

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

## What happens

This chapter compiles the endnotes and references for the book, citing sources such as Scott's Last Expedition, Voyage of the Discovery, and various scientific reports, along with personal diary entries and letters from expedition members.

## Themes in this chapter

### Exploration and Scientific Inquiry

The endnotes heavily cite scientific reports and journals, emphasizing the expedition's commitment to research.

### Human Endurance and Suffering

References to scurvy, extreme temperatures, and the fate of the Polar Party highlight the physical toll of exploration.

## Character check-ins

### Captain Scott

Cited extensively in endnotes referencing his journals and published works.

### Birdie Bowers

Quoted in endnotes with personal diary entries and letters.

### Edward A. Wilson

Referenced in endnotes for his scientific reports and journal entries.

### Apsley Cherry-Garrard

Author of the main text, with personal diary entries cited in endnotes.

### Edward Atkinson

Mentioned in endnotes regarding scurvy symptoms and the search journey.

### William Lashly

Referenced for his diary recording oil shortage at the Middle Barrier Depot.

### George Simpson

Cited in endnotes for meteorological reports and a note from Scott.

### Charles S. Wright

Referenced in endnotes for scientific work on atmospheric electricity.

## Key lines

> Scott, Voyage of the Discovery , vol. ii , p. 53.

Reference to Scott's earlier expedition account.

_Source citation for the Discovery expedition._

> Scott’s Last Expedition , vol. i , p. 295.

Reference to Scott's final expedition journal.

_Source citation for the Terra Nova expedition._

> My own diary.

Cherry-Garrard's personal diary entry.

_Indicates a firsthand account by the author._

> Bowers.

Attribution to Birdie Bowers' writings.

_Source from Bowers' diary or letters._

> Wilson.

Attribution to Edward Wilson's journals or reports.

_Source from Wilson's scientific or personal records._

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