Ice-Caves of France and Switzerland

"Ice-Caves of France and Switzerland" by G. F. Browne is an account of a 19th-century adventure, where the author visits strange natural ice-caves called "glacières" in places like the Jura Mountains. The book follows Browne's journeys into these caves, describing the geology and environment that allow ice to form in unexpected locations. Early in the book, Browne visits the Glacière of La Genollière with his family. He originally doubted that this "glacière" was real. A guide leads them into a dark cave filled with ice and the cold provides a welcome change from the summer heat. Browne observes the cave's structures and temperatures, and even enjoys the experience of drinking wine on ice, blending scientific curiosity with the thrill of exploration as he plans further explorations.