An adventurous scientific novel by Jules Verne set in the remote Arctic regions of North America. The story follows a group of explorers and traders who establish a settlement for the fur trade, only to discover that the land beneath them has broken away and become a drifting ice island. As they are carried through dangerous polar waters, they must rely on courage, ingenuity, and cooperation to survive.

Blending exploration, geography, survival, and scientific curiosity, the novel reflects Verne’s fascination with discovery and the natural world.