The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men In a Race Against an Epidemic |
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Author:
Gay Salisbury,
Laney Salisbury
By Random House Audio
Average Customer Rating:  
List Price: $29.95
Our Price: $17.82
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Product Description
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.
From the Cassette edition.
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 Unrealized potential, 2008-12-16
A history book needs to flow, and though this is tough in a tale such as this, the two sister-writers leave much to be desired. I read the first 100 pages, then needed a six month break before I could pour over the rest. It was a tedious task.
Great idea for a story, but the writing could have been better. There were typos, which surprised me.
Naturally there's the wholly unnecessary PC diatribes that they sprinkle in and the themes are choppy & disorganized at times. The book could have been 50-100 pages shorter -- and probably better.
Overall though, a great topic and a worthwhile, if unfulfilled, effort.
Excellent reading , 2008-11-11
My wife and I recently enjoyed a 2 week vacation in Alaska and have been fastinated with mushing after visiting a few musher camps during our visit. This is an excellent read for anyone interested in mushing or Alaska.
If you love dogs you will love this book..., 2008-04-29
This is a good read and as I said in the title of the review...if you love dogs you will love this book. Our dog got a ton of pets and hugs when I was reading this true well researched story.
Wonderful book!, 2007-12-30
Do we really need another book about the great dog-sled rescue team racing serum to Nome to save the town from a diphtheria epidemic? Why, yes, actually, we do indeed. This thrilling book recounts not only the canine and human heroes of the rescue team but tells us about the heroes in Nome, e.g., the doctor who had to play god and how he did it. Also, the Balto myth is debunked.
The Cruelest Miles, 2007-10-11
I am doing genealogical research on one of the participants mention in "The Cruelest Miles" and found the book most help in narrowing my research. I found the book well written and documented.
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Binding: Audio CD
Dewey Decimal Number: 614.5123097986
EAN: 9780553527636
Format: Abridged, Audiobook
ISBN: 0553527630
Label: Random House Audio
Manufacturer: Random House Audio
Number Of Items: 5
Publication Date: 2003-06
Publisher: Random House Audio
Release Date: 2003-06-03
Studio: Random House Audio |
