The Worst Journey in the World · Chapter
Preamble explained
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 geological journeys w
What happens
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 geological journeys will be covered in a later appendix.
Characters to notice
- Apsley Cherry-Garrard
Author of the volume, introducing the scope and focus of the narrative.
Key passages
“This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.”
This book tells the story of Scott's final expedition, covering the period from when they left England in 1910 until they came back to New Zealand in 1913.
Sets the temporal scope of the narrative.
“It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.”
The book excludes accounts of smaller groups unless their experiences directly relate to the main expedition's story.
Clarifies the narrative focus on the Main Party.
“It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.”
The author intends to release a supplementary volume later, detailing the two geological trips and other practical information about the expedition's equipment and insights that could help future explorers.
Indicates plans for additional publication.