Everything Gets Worse: A True Story from Antarctica

In 1911, a group of explorers set out from New Zealand to Antarctica. The expedition was led by Robert Falcon Scott, and his team included some of the most experienced polar explorers in the world.

Everything Gets Worse: An Antarctica Story (True Story Book 32)

by Rafael Ocasio

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The expedition's goal was to reach the South Pole and to become the first people to ever do so. However, the expedition soon ran into trouble. The explorers got lost in a blizzard, and they ran out of food. They were also attacked by polar bears.

The explorers eventually made it to the South Pole, but they were too weak to make the return journey. They died on their way back to New Zealand.

The story of the Scott expedition is a harrowing tale of survival and the importance of being prepared. It is also a reminder of the dangers that can be found in the Antarctic.

The Explorers

The Scott expedition was made up of a team of experienced polar explorers. The team included:

• Robert Falcon Scott, the leader of the expedition
• Edward Wilson, the expedition's chief scientist
• Lawrence Oates, the expedition's second-in-command
• Henry Robertson Bowers, the expedition's navigator
• Edgar Evans, the expedition's doctor

The explorers were all well-qualified for the expedition. They had experience in polar exploration, and they were all physically fit. However, the expedition was still too ambitious.

The Journey

The expedition set out from New Zealand on October 29, 1911. The explorers traveled by ship to the Ross Sea, and then they began their journey overland to the South Pole.

The journey was difficult from the start. The explorers had to contend with bad weather, difficult terrain, and food shortages.

In November, the explorers reached the Beardmore Glacier. The glacier was a steep and difficult climb, and the explorers had to use ropes and ladders to ascend it.

In December, the explorers reached the South Pole. They were the first people to ever reach the South Pole, but they were too weak to make the return journey.

The Return Journey

The explorers began their return journey on January 17, 1912. They were weak and tired, and they were running out of food. The weather was also bad, and the explorers were soon lost in a blizzard.

The explorers struggled to find their way back to their base camp. They ran out of food, and they were attacked by polar bears.

In March, the explorers finally reached their base camp. However, they were too weak to continue their journey. They died on their way back to New Zealand.

The Legacy of the Scott Expedition

The story of the Scott expedition is a harrowing tale of survival and the importance of being prepared. It is also a reminder of the dangers that can be found in the Antarctic.

The Scott expedition was a failure, but it also had a significant impact on the history of polar exploration. The expedition's story taught explorers the importance of being prepared and the dangers of underestimating the Antarctic.

The Scott expedition also helped to inspire future explorers. The expedition's story showed that it was possible to reach the South Pole, and it inspired other explorers to attempt the journey.

The Scott expedition was a tragedy, but it also had a significant impact on the history of polar exploration. The expedition's story taught explorers the importance of being prepared and the dangers of underestimating the Antarctic. The expedition also inspired future explorers to attempt the journey to the South Pole.

Everything Gets Worse: An Antarctica Story (True Story Book 32)

by Rafael Ocasio

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	480 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	40 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE