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Ejnar Mikkelsen was devoted to Arctic exploration. In 1910 he decided to search for the diaries of the ill-fated Mylius-Erichsen expedition, which had set out to prove that Robert Peary’s outline of the East Greenland coast was a myth, erroneous and presumably self-serving. Iver Iversen was a mechanic who joined Mikkelsen in Iceland when the expedition’s boat needed repair.
Several months later, Mikkelsen and Iversen embarked on an incredible journey during which they would suffer every imaginable Arctic travail: implacable cold, scurvy, starvation, frostbite, snow blindness, plunges into icy seawater, impossible sledding conditions, Vitamin A poisoning, debilitated dogs, apocalyptic storms, gaping crevasses, and assorted mortifications of the flesh. Mikkelsen’s diary was even eaten by a bear.
Three years of this, coupled with seemingly no hope of rescue, would drive most crazy, yet the two retained both their sanity as well as their humor.
Indeed, what may have saved them was their refusal to become as desolate as their surroundings…
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who co-adapted the book into a screenplay, provides the foreword to this new edition of the classic exploration memoir, which was one of The Explorer’s Club’s 100 Best Books of the 20th Century.
Originally published as Two Against the Ice: A Classic Arctic Survival Story and a Remarkable Account of Companionship in the Face of Adversity. Translated from the Danish by Maurice Michael.
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Experience the gripping tale of survival against all odds with "Against the Ice: The Classic Arctic Survival Story". This heart-pounding memoir, now a major Netflix film co-written by and starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, transports you to the harshest corners of the Arctic. Join Ejnar Mikkelsen and Iver Iversen as they brave treacherous conditions, bear attacks, and unimaginable hardships in their quest for truth. Discover the resilience of the human spirit as these mismatched explorers defy nature's wrath and emerge victorious.
From the first page to the last, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. Feel the bone-chilling cold seeping through the pages as Mikkelsen and Iversen face the relentless Arctic cold and its unforgiving brutality. Gain insight into their unwavering determination and unbreakable bond through their humorous anecdotes and personal accounts of endurance amidst the most dire circumstances.
Immerse yourself in the captivating prose that meticulously chronicles three years of unimaginable challenges. Experience their battles against scurvy, malnutrition, and frostbite as if you were right there with them. Witness their triumphs over daunting snowstorms, treacherous crevasses, and the ever-looming specter of death itself. This mesmerizing tale will keep you glued to the pages, unable to tear your eyes away.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, renowned for his role in Game of Thrones, brings his expertise to the big screen adaptation of this extraordinary story. With his foreword gracing this new edition, you know you're about to embark on an extraordinary journey. Don't miss the chance to experience this remarkable exploration memoir, honored as one of The Explorer's Club's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century.
Unlock the true power of resilience in the face of adversity by ordering your copy of "Against the Ice: The Classic Arctic Survival Story" today. Prepare to be captivated, inspired, and left in awe as Mikkelsen and Iversen rewrite the rules of survival against nature's most merciless elements. Visit our website to secure your copy now!
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