Glacières; or, Freezing Caverns

In this vivid travelogue the author leads listeners into the hidden world of ice‑filled caverns, from the misty cliffs of New Hampshire’s King’s Ravine to the remote Alpine pits near Brisons. With a guide’s steady hand and a naturalist’s keen eye, he recounts the surprise of finding shimmering “prismatic ice” where summer heat should reign, and the thrill of navigating narrow, frost‑clad passages that seem both alien and familiar.

The narrative weaves together personal adventure, detailed sketches, and the insights of fellow explorers across Europe and America. Readers will feel the chill of the underground chambers, hear the echo of footsteps on icy walls, and share the wonder of discovering nature’s frozen sculptures before modern science could explain them. It’s a compelling invitation to explore the secret, shimmering corridors that lie beneath the world’s mountains.