Discusses the 1913-14 Arctic scientific expedition on the H.M.C.S "Karluk" that ended when its twenty-two men, an Inuit woman and her two very young daughters, twenty-nine dogs, and a pet cat were shipwrecked in the Arctic Ocean, and describes their attempts to survive until twelve of them were rescued nine months later.

Tells the dramatic story of the Canadian Arctic Expedition that set off in 1913 to explore the high north.

The author describes his experiences and impressions during a journey to the Arctic.

Examines the British navy's nineteenth-century search for the Northwest Passage, discussing explorers, conditions faced by the men, reasons for taking part in the expeditions, and other related topics.