Adrift On An Ice-Pan

Adrift on an Ice-Pan

by Sir Wilfred Grenfell

Adrift on an Ice-Pan is an autobiographical work by Sir Wilfred Grenfell. The book describes the author's harrowing experience caught on a small drifting piece of ice, while crossing a frozen bay by dog team on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland. Grenfell vividly recounts the challenges he faced, including exposure to the cold, hunger, and the constant threat of falling into the icy water. He also reflects on the importance of human resilience and the power of hope in the face of adversity.

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