Empire of Ice and Stone

Empire of Ice and Stone recounts the harrowing tale of the Karluk, a ship that became trapped in Arctic ice during the Canadian Arctic Expedition of 1913.

Led by Captain Bob Bartlett and expedition leader Vilhjalmur Stefansson, the story contrasts their leadership styles—Bartlett's selfless efforts to save his crew versus Stefansson's self-serving ambitions.

The book explores themes of survival, heroism, and scientific discovery against the backdrop of historical events like the Titanic disaster and World War I.