Cast Away in the Cold / An Old Man's Story of a Young Man's Adventures, as Related by Captain John Hardy, Mariner

Name: Cast Away in the Cold / An Old Man's Story of a Young Man's Adventures, as Related by Captain John Hardy, Mariner
Author: I. I. Hayes

By I. I. Hayes

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An elderly mariner recounts to three children a young man's Arctic voyage that ends with his party being cast away on polar ice. The narrative follows their struggle for survival — coping with exposure, scarce food, improvised shelter, daring efforts to rescue a shipmate, and encounters with seals and polar bears — and shows practical resourcefulness and courage. Seasonal harshness and the spectacle of the aurora mark long passages of endurance, while companionship, steady perseverance, and trust in providence sustain them. The tale moves through recovery, discoveries, setbacks, and gradual hope, concluding with rescue and the start of new lives.

About the Author

I. I. Hayes

I. I. Hayes was an American author and explorer known for his vivid narratives of Arctic exploration. His works often blend adventure with personal observation, providing readers with a glimpse into the harsh realities of polar environments. Notable among his writings is "The Open Polar Sea," which recounts a voyage of discovery towards the North Pole aboard the schooner "United States." Hayes also penned "The Land of Desolation," a personal narrative detailing his experiences and observations in Greenland, and "Cast Away in the Cold," which tells the story of a young man's adventures as recounted by Captain John Hardy. Through his literature, Hayes contributed to the understanding of polar exploration during the 19th century.