Ice!
Tristan Jones
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Ice!
Published
January 5, 1996
Publisher
Adlard Coles Nautical
Pages
282
ISBN-13
9780713644319
ISBN-10
0713644311
Description
Retiring on a pension after being torpedoed in WWII, Tristan Jones embarks on a test of endurance that will last over two years, nearly killing him more than once. Attempting to sail farther North than anyone ever has, he embarks from Iceland on the Cresswell in the summer of 1959. His only companion? A three-legged, one-eyed Labrador named Nelson. He spends his first winter holed up near an Eskimo village in a Greenland fjord. After a violent snowstorm and without an adequate supply of food, he spends a full week digging himself out of enormous snow drifts until he is able to be seen and rescued. This incident kicks off a series of impossible adventures as he voyages to the treacherous waters of the North Pole. His second winter at sea finds him trapped in an enormous ice pack in the Arctic Ocean. For 366 days he is marooned on the craft. As he faces his loneliness and the possibility of his own death under the dazzling Northern lights, Tristan Jones's incomparable sailing adventure reaches an unimaginable climax. Ice! is a classic tale of adventure, its author acclaimed by Time magazine as "someone Lindbergh would have understood".
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ice!?
This edition of Ice! has approximately 282 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ice!?
For most readers, Ice! typically takes between 5h 53m and 3h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Ice!?
The estimated word count for Ice! is approximately 70,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ice!?
Ice! was written by Tristan Jones.
When was Ice! published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 5, 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.