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The Ice Sonnets, by National Poetry Competition winner Christopher James, charts Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-17) in poetry and pencil sketches - one for each crew member on the two ships involved. Fraught with danger, the expedition was daring and the men faced challenges for which they were unprepared.
The Ice Sonnets tells the story of not one, but two great escapes, and pays homage to the heroism and resilience of the crews, struggling to survive in life-threatening conditions.
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Scheduled for publication on 1st December 2025, which is Antarctica Day. Antarctica Day commemorates the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959. The treaty was signed by 12 nations and has been joined by many more, establishing Antarctica as a continent dedicated to peace, scientific research, and environmental protection, ensuring it remains free from military activities and commercial mining.
The Ice Sonnets, by National Poetry Competition winner Christopher James, charts Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-17) in poetry and pencil sketches - one for each crew member on the two ships involved. Fraught with danger, the expedition was daring and the men faced challenges for which they were unprepared.
The Ice Sonnets tells the story of not one, but two great escapes, and pays homage to the heroism and resilience of the crews, struggling to survive in life-threatening conditions.
Pre-order your copy here!
Scheduled for publication on 1st December 2025, which is Antarctica Day. Antarctica Day commemorates the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959. The treaty was signed by 12 nations and has been joined by many more, establishing Antarctica as a continent dedicated to peace, scientific research, and environmental protection, ensuring it remains free from military activities and commercial mining.