When four young people decide to undertake a skating trek across the Arctic ice, there are sure to be adventures. Aleck becomes “Captain,” Kate makes sure everything is packed, Jim, the youngest of the family provides his sled and is useful in so many ways, Tug knows how to make “twitch-ups,” and let’s not forget Rex, the strong and fearless dog who helps fight off enemies. Ernest Ingersoll, better known for his nature books, such as “The Ocean,” and his travel accounts, such as “Knocking around the Rockies,” gives as a delightful tale of adventure, survival, and achievement for young people. - Summary by Larry Wilson
Chapters
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Thrown upon their Own Resources Read by Larry Wilson 7:49
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"The Youngster's" Plan Read by Shelly Weingart 7:55
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Fitting out the "Red Erik" Read by Shelly Weingart 11:29
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Making a Start Read by David Lawrence 6:40
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Comfort in a Log Cabin Read by Shelly Weingart 12:53
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Norse Tales Read by Shelly Weingart 11:37
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The First Day on the Lake Read by Shelly Weingart 13:01
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Jim's Rebellion Read by Shelly Weingart 14:10
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Skating by Compass Read by Elinah Moyo 12:36
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An Ugly Ferriage Read by Joy Dunne 6:36
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Camping against an Ice Wall Read by AleeseeyaVO 8:46
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Snowed Under Read by AleeseeyaVO 7:44
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Saved from Starvation Read by AleeseeyaVO 8:41
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The Arctic Visitors Read by AleeseeyaVO 7:03
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Christmas Bird-catching Read by AleeseeyaVO 15:31
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How Tug Made "Twitch-ups" Read by Nancy Gorgen 7:52
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The Breaking up of the Ice Read by Nancy Gorgen 9:53
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Rescuing the Wanderers Read by Nancy Gorgen 11:32
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Adrift on an Ice Raft Read by Nancy Gorgen 14:05
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A Night in an Open Boat Read by Nancy Gorgen 9:16
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The Escape to the Shore Read by TR Love 4:55
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Rex Fights Unknown Enemies Read by TR Love 5:14
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Exploring The Island Read by TR Love 12:29
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The Wild Dogs again Read by TR Love 10:51
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The Perils of a Midnight Search Read by Stacey Malcolm 4:05
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Finding Snow-birds and Losing the Captain Read by Victor Seremet 11:24
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Another Encounter with the Wild Dogs Read by Katty Cuadra 14:02
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The Accident Explained Read by Rain Tree Voices 8:13
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Deciding upon a New Move Read by Leah Emery 7:04
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Katy Tames the Wild Dogs Read by Leah Emery 6:29
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Abandoning the Island Read by Nancy Gorgen 8:55
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An Astonished Farmer Read by Nancy Gorgen 5:00
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The "Times" Correspondent Read by Nancy Gorgen 6:12
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A Happy Conclusion Read by Larry Wilson 2:54
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