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The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story Of Dogs And Men In A Race Against An Epidemic
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A Stirring Tale Of Survival, Thanks To Man'S Best Friend . . . Reflects A Transcendent Understanding And Impeccable Research.Seattle Times In 1925, A Deadly Diphtheria Epidemic Swept Through Icebound Nome, Alaska. The Lifesaving Serum Was A Thousand Miles Away, And A Blizzard Was Brewing. Airplanes Could Not Fly In Such Conditions: Only The Dogs Could Do It. Racing Against Death, Twenty Dog Teams Relayed The Serum Across The Alaskan Wilderness As Newspapers Nationwide Headlined The Drama, Enthralling An Entire Generation. The Heroic Dash To Nome Inspired The Annual Iditarod Dog Sled Race In Alaska And Immortalized Balto, The Lead Dog Whose Arrival In Nome Over A Snowblown Trail Was An American Legend In The Making. His Bronze Statue Still Stands In New York City'S Central Park, In Dedication To The Endurance, Fidelity And Intelligence Of The Dogs That Saved Nome. This Is Their Story, The Greatest Dog Story Never Fully Told, Until Now. 2 Maps, 48 Illustrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Cruelest Miles'? A: 'The Cruelest Miles' recounts the heroic effort of dog teams that transported life-saving serum across Alaska during a deadly diphtheria epidemic in 1925, highlighting the bond between humans and dogs.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 17, 2003.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Cruelest Miles'? A: The author of the book is Gay Salisbury.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Cruelest Miles' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Cruelest Miles'? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book includes 48 illustrations and 2 maps to complement the narrative.
- Q: What genre does 'The Cruelest Miles' belong to? A: The book falls under the 'State & Local' category, focusing on a historical event in Alaska.
- Q: Is 'The Cruelest Miles' a first edition? A: Yes, this edition of the book is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Cruelest Miles' is sold as a new item.
- Q: Can you summarize the story of Balto mentioned in the book? A: Balto was the lead dog of a team that delivered the serum to Nome, becoming a symbol of endurance and loyalty, and his story is celebrated with a statue in Central Park, New York.