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

    Written by Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury

    Narrated by Barrett Whitener

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    About this audiobook

    The year is 1925. It is sixty degrees below zero. The wind sweeps tons of snow over the deep-frozen Alaskan landscape. The nearest railhead is seven hundred miles away. Airplanes cannot fly. The way to Nome is blocked by a treacherous frozen sound, an icebound port, and mountains to the west. But there is a diphtheria epidemic in Nome. The children need serum from the outside world if they are to survive. Their only hope is a few chosen Eskimo drivers and their teams of dogs, who must make a relay race across the wilderness if the serum is to get to Nome in time. The heroism and stamina of the men and their dogs can only be called legendary. Now, their story can be told.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateMar 5, 2003
    ISBN9780736698085
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    The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic

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    • 5/5
      Gripping story of the origin of the Idatarod race where diptheria medecine was dog-sledded to Nome Alaska by teams of trail workers. They were racing a plane as well. Fantastic story and hard to put down.
    • 5/5
      The tale of the dogs and men who braved blizzard conditions to save Nome, Alaska, from diphtheria.
    • 4/5
      "The Cruelest Miles-The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic" by Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury, is a book I read about at Age 30+...A Lifetime of Books.Nome, Alaska in 1925 was icebound with no access other than 700 miles of snow and ice to the nearest railhead. Brave men and dogs formed relay teams when disaster struck in the form of Diphtheria. Compelling and so informative, the authors capture every nuance of the incredible story. A lone doctor struggling to save the children of Nome and the surrounding area, without the proper tools, and not losing hope that help would come in time in the from of serum to fight the epidemic. Without hesitation, and without thought of compensation, the men and their amazing dogs, carried the serum across the worst, most unforgiving landscape, in the worst weather imaginable. The fact that they succeeded is a testament to the strength of character that made Alaska great.I was so lucky to find this book at my Library, and without Heather's review I might not have even heard about it. I love nonfiction, and this was such a good read, from start to finish. I highly recommend it, if you need something to read on a snowed in day. (you will be happy to know that you could be rescued)
    • 4/5
      I loved this book and the story has stayed with me. Not a typical book for me, but it was recommended by a fellow dog lover. Amazing story and well written.
    • 5/5
      Very good book. The story captures you with the dog teams and their mission to get diptheria vaccine through to people in need. I found the story captivating and cheered for the dogs. Set against the gold rush and Nome Alaska, the writer makes history and reality an enjoyable read.
    • 5/5
      The sacrifices made by the sled drivers are awe-inspiring. The saga is interspersed with interesting information on Alaskan history and weather, sled dog breeds, and today's Iditarod.
    • 4/5
      Sometimes got bogged down with details but overall a good presentation of a historical event in a readable story. In the end I cared as much about the individuals involved as in the whole story
    • 4/5
      I thought this book was more history of Alaska than story of the dogs and men that helped stop an epidemic. I was looking more for the story of the dogs and sled "race" that saved Nome. Instead I learned a lot about Alaska's history and some about the actual trip. Still a good read.
    • 5/5
      I seriously loved this book. A must haves for any fans of stories about Alaska, the 1920s, dogsledding, or history. Any fans of the movie or story of Balto should read this book.
    • 5/5
      If you want to read an exciting story about Alaska in the early 20th century and learn a bit about dog mushing as well, this is a must read. Excellent page turner.
    • 5/5
      This story contained everything I could ever ask for in a book. It is an ethereal marriage of beautifully written poetic prose joined with a rich history so meticulously researched and documented that together have birthed a magnificent, rarely encountered sensory delight. I can only liken it to experiencing the "aurora borealis" for the first time. A mysterious, brilliant combination of elements that delights the heart and soul. A memory that lasts a lifetime.