Fast in the Ice: Adventures in the Polar Regions

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Fast in the Ice: Adventures in the Polar Regions

by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

EN·~2 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total
1

Chapter One.

6:05
2

Chapter Two. - At Sea—The First Storm.

8:51
3

Chapter Three. - In the Ice—Dangers of Arctic Voyaging.

14:33
4

Chapter Four. - Difficulties, Troubles, And Dangers.

14:05
5

Chapter Five. - A Gale—Narrow Escapes—Signs Of Winter—Set Fast.

14:43
6

Chapter Six. - Preparations for Wintering—Remarkable Adventures with a Bear.

16:04
7

Chapter Seven. - A Great Battle with the Walrus.

24:32
8

Chapter Eight. - The Cause of Ice-Bergs—Fox-Chase—A Bear.

12:47
9

Chapter Nine. - A Visit to the Eskimos—Wonderful Doings—A Mystery.

13:24
10

Chapter Ten. - The Tale of a Kite—A Great Bear-Fight.

11:54

Description

A British brig sets sail for the unforgiving polar seas, its crew driven by ambition and curiosity. As the vessel slices through icy waters, Captain Harvey—stern, seasoned, and deeply human—commands his men with a blend of authority and quiet compassion, even as the ship’s fate hangs in the balance. The opening chapters capture the stark beauty of the frozen north, the camaraderie among the sailors, and the first signs of trouble that threaten to trap the ship in relentless ice.

When the brig finally succumbs to the crushing cold, it becomes a frozen monument in a desolate landscape where few have ever set foot. Stranded for years, the crew faces hunger, illness, and the daunting silence of an endless winter, while their stories of wonder and danger begin to take shape. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid tableau of 19th‑century seafaring, the harsh realities of exploration, and the indomitable spirit that drives men to confront the unknown.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (148K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

2007-11-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

1825–1894

Best known for classic adventure stories such as The Coral Island, this Scottish writer drew on real travel and working life to give his tales energy, danger, and a strong sense of place. He wrote for young readers, but his stories still carry the pull of exploration and survival.

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