Emperors of the Ice: A True Story of Disaster and Survival in the Antarctic, 1910-13
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (826 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B005K5LYGY |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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The accompanying maps, photographs, and drawings complement the text, though some of them break it up at odd intervals. The goal of the trip was to find the South Pole, with an offshoot expedition to collect samples of the fabled Emperor penguin's eggs. Though dialogue was obviously re-created, and some assumptions are made regarding the thoughts and feelings of crew members, Farr's writing is engrossing and his accounts of the hardships and near-death experiences the explorers faced are harrowing. All rights reserved.This review refers to the Hardcover edition. The story is told from the point of view of journeyman Apsley Cherry-Garrard and is based on his experiences as recorded in The Worst Journey in the World. This title will appeal to readers looking for an adventure story and to history buffs.—Kelly McGorray, Glenbard South High School Library, Glen Ellyn, ILCopyright ©
Cherry’s luck, however, will soon change. Apsley George Benet Cherry-Garrard has always dreamt of becoming an explorer. But even these perils don’t prepare Cherry for the expedition he and two other crew members embark upon to collect the eggs of Emperor penguins. So in the spring of 1910, when Captain Robert Falcon Scott offers young “Cherry” the position of Assistant Zoologist aboard the Terra Nova, Cherry considers himself the luckiest man alive. Along the way, he will face the elements head-on, risking life and limb in the name of science. Rife with captivating details of survival in an icy wilderness, and illustrated with dozens of photographs from the actual journey, this reimagining of the famous 1910 expedition to the South Pole, told in Cherry’s voice, is an unforgettable tale of courage and camaraderie.. Frostbite, scurvy, hidden ice chasms, and packs of hungry killer whales are very real dangers. Far off in the icy unknown of Antarctica, where temperatures plummet below –77°F, exploration is synonymous with a struggle for life
THE ANTARCTIC This book is not fictional.As the writer says t poo read Scott's dairy w would take forever,so . Also Gerard Cherry' s. Not to say they aren't worthy of reading but maybe one of these days I just might. Great info on this expedition I would have never known about.I remember reading about it in school but that DOESN'T do the honor that it deserves.Thanks again Richard Farr.. A Children's Librarian said Exciting read. So you think this winter has been cold and snowy? Try sleeping out in a tent in -77º F temperatures, which is what Apsley Cherry-Garrard did on his trip to Antartica in 1910. At only "Exciting read" according to A Children's Librarian. So you think this winter has been cold and snowy? Try sleeping out in a tent in -77º F temperatures, which is what Apsley Cherry-Garrard did on his trip to Antartica in 1910. At only 2Exciting read So you think this winter has been cold and snowy? Try sleeping out in a tent in -77º F temperatures, which is what Apsley Cherry-Garrard did on his trip to Antartica in 1910. At only 23 years old, Cherry was chosen to join Captain Robert F. Scott's expedition to Antartica to carry out scientific experiments, and hopefully plant the British flag at the South Pole. He was given the title of assistant zoologist, and one . years old, Cherry was chosen to join Captain Robert F. Scott's expedition to Antartica to carry out scientific experiments, and hopefully plant the British flag at the South Pole. He was given the title of assistant zoologist, and one . Exciting read So you think this winter has been cold and snowy? Try sleeping out in a tent in -77º F temperatures, which is what Apsley Cherry-Garrard did on his trip to Antartica in 1910. At only 23 years old, Cherry was chosen to join Captain Robert F. Scott's expedition to Antartica to carry out scientific experiments, and hopefully plant the British flag at the South Pole. He was given the title of assistant zoologist, and one . years old, Cherry was chosen to join Captain Robert F. Scott's expedition to Antartica to carry out scientific experiments, and hopefully plant the British flag at the South Pole. He was given the title of assistant zoologist, and one . "A great red for any age" according to Fiona Jackson. I purchased this book for my 1A great red for any age I purchased this book for my 13 year old son. He hasn't had a chance to read it yet. My husband finished it first, followed by me. It is a fascinating true adventure that reads like a novel. Don't start reading late at night if you want to get any sleep. This is a super book for anyone interested in history, exploration, adventure, or for anybody who enjoys a well written book on any subject. (That would be me.). year old son. He hasn't had a chance to read it yet. My husband finished it first, followed by me. It is a fascinating true adventure that reads like a novel. Don't start reading late at night if you want to get any sleep. This is a super book for anyone interested in history, exploration, adventure, or for anybody who enjoys a well written book on any subject. (That would be me.)