Adrift On An Ice Pan (1909)

Adrift On An Ice Pan is a memoir written by Wilfred Thomason Grenfell, a medical missionary who worked in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The book recounts the author's harrowing experience of being stranded on an ice pan in the middle of the ocean while attempting to rescue a group of men from a stranded ship. Grenfell vividly describes the intense cold, hunger, and fear that he and his companion, a young boy named Jim, experienced during their three-day ordeal. The author also reflects on the fragility of human life and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Throughout the book, Grenfell interweaves his personal story with his observations of the natural world, including the behavior of the seals and birds that surrounded them on the ice pan. He also reflects on the cultural differences between himself and the Inuit people who lived in the region, whom he greatly respected and admired. Adrift On An Ice Pan is a gripping and inspiring tale of survival and resilience in the face of extreme circumstances. It offers a unique perspective on life in the Canadian wilderness and the challenges faced by those who choose to live and work in such a harsh environment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.