Henry Worsley: A British Adventurer Trying To Cross Antarctica, Dies At 55

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This article Henry Worsley, a British Adventurer Trying to cross Antarctica, Dies at 55 written by Bruce Weber was published in respect and remembrance of Henry Worsley. The author discusses a lot of background information about this great adventurer. For example where he was born, what his occupation was, and what he accomplished in his life. It is easy to see that Weber, along with his country, looked up to Henry Worsley as a hero and a friend. In paragraph seven Weber includes a quote “We have lost a friend, but he will remain an inspiration to us all” from Prince William, Duke of Cambridge to show the audience of this article how even higher superiors felt about Worsley. I believe that Henry Worsley was respected by all and the author

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