The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic
A stirring tale of survival, thanks to man's best friend . . . reflects a transcendent understanding and impeccable research.—Seattle Times
A stirring tale of survival, thanks to man's best friend . . . reflects a transcendent understanding and impeccable research.—Seattle Times
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780393325706 (0393325709)
ASIN: 393325709
Publish date: February 17th 2005
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Pages no: 267
Edition language: English
Category:
Adventure,
Non Fiction,
Biography,
History,
Book Club,
Medical,
American History,
Animals,
Dogs,
Illness,
Disease
I think most of us have probably seen or heard the story of Balto the dog that saved Nome during the Diptheria epidemic in the 1920's, but do you know the real story? This is that. An interesting book about the details of the outbreak, how the decision was made to use the sled dogs (although using...