After a polar shipwreck, members of a geographical club mount a bold second expedition that combines a sea voyage and an overland crossing using a velocipede adapted for icy terrain. The narrative follows lengthy passages through southern seas, rounding stormy capes, navigating kelp and pack ice, and surviving encounters with whales and aggressive seabirds. Inland, the party confronts a vast snow desert, mechanical breakdowns, dwindling fuel, and a thaw that forces improvisation. The account emphasizes endurance, inventive problem-solving, and recurring moments of humor amid hazardous exploration.