Salisbury, Geoffrey

The Cruelist Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic

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ISBN 13:
9780393325706
author:
Salisbury, Geoffrey
format:
Paperback
publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
language:
English
Publication Year:
2005
Pages:
303
Dimensions:
13.97 x 2.29 x 21.08 centimetres
Genre:
American history: from c 1900 -
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£14.10

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A heroic tale of survival, thanks to the unwavering bond between humans and their canine companions, is revealed in this gripping account of a pivotal moment in history. In 1925, a deadly diphtheria epidemic swept through Nome, Alaska, and the local doctor knew that without a fresh batch of antitoxin, his patients would perish. The only hope lay with the dogs, who could brave the treacherous Alaskan wilderness to reach the serum a thousand miles away. The incredible dash of dog teams across the frozen landscape has become an enduring testament to the power of human-animal relationships. This is the story of that remarkable journey, which inspired the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and left an indelible mark on the nation.

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