About this title: Nome, Alaska, sits on the edge of the Bering Sea two degrees below the Arctic Circle and there are few more forbidding places on earth, especially in winter. Dr Curtis Welch knew the signs of diphtheria, knew that his patients - many of them children - would die without a shipment of fresh serum. The port was icebound and the nearest railhead was ...
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Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co
Date Published: 2003-06
ISBN-13:9780393019629ISBN:0393019624
Description: Very Good. Used library discard w/ markings, mylar dj over original scuffed, pgs clean & tightFirst Class shipping if available for faster service. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Format: Audio Cassette
Label: Books on Tape
Date: 2003-08
UPC:0736691502
Description: Good Condition-Case/Good Condition. Audio-book, x-library copy with usual markings, otherwise Good Condition, includes original cassettes (5), artwork/insert & clamshell case. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780393019629ISBN:0393019624
Description: Good in Good jacket. Has writing on front endpage. covers have bumps at both ends of spine and right corners. book has light water damage to very top of it(3 inches from spine) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co., New York, 2003.
ISBN-13:9780393019629ISBN:0393019624
Description: Royal octavo, hardcover, fine in near fine icy blue pictorial dj. Giftable. Alaska, 1925: The Diphtheria serum is 674 miles away. Without it, the people of Nome will not survive. This is the story of the courageous men and dogs who endured the dangers and harsh environment to get much needed medicine to those in need. This act of heroism has become known as the Serum Run. 303 pages including bibliography. B&W photos and illustrations. read more
Description: Fine. 0393325709 Ships next business day. NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--Has a small black dot on bottom/exterior edge of pages. May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W.W. Norton, New York
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780393019629ISBN:0393019624
Description: As New in Good jacket. Small tear to the dust jacket on top of the spine. Crease to the dj on the front bottom. Otherwise an unread copy. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780393019629ISBN:0393019624
Description: Fine in Very Good jacket. Review Copy. Reading copy sticker on front peeling off. read more
Edition: Audio Book edition
Binding: Audiobook (cassette)
Publisher: Books On Tape
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780736691505ISBN:0736691502
Description: Good in good dust jacket. ex-library/associated marks/stickers; repackaged in library clamshell case; Unabridged; 7 cassettes; 10 1/2 hours; read by Barrett Whitener; read more
"I loved the human spirit in this book. It's amazing the relationship that can develop between a man and his dogs. The Iditarod has always facinated me."
"Interesting book, but I quit reading about 2/3 of the way through because all the hardships described were starting to depress me. In addition, I have a HUGE soft spot for animals, and it was really hard to read about these dogs sacrificing themselves in their work."
"As a primary grade teacher much of my life, I had the good fortune of reading The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto with many first and second grade children. Natalie Standiford wrote a simple, but compelling tale of the dog sled teams and their drivers who brought diphtheria serum to Nome, Alaska to halt the spread of an epidemic. Many children are so taken in by the story, that emerging readers become bona fide readers as a result of being immersed in this story, simply told. The Cruelest Miles afforded me the opportunity to understand this piece of history in its grown-up political, cultural and human contexts. After the United States acquired Alaska from Russia, we apparently were fairly inept at supporting its inhabitants in terms of building infrastructure, supporting home rule, and basically honoring the culture of the indigenous people who knew how to survive in this most inhospitable environment. Luckily, the wisdom of the native Eskimo, miner and trapper populations prevailed and the serum was sent across the vast interior via dog sled relay teams rather than trying to fly it to Nome or ship it there from Seattle. Balto was the lead dog for the final team that actually delivered the serum to Nome. However, there were many teams and many drivers; their stories are heroic. The Cruelest Miles provides much historical context, but also rich snapshots of traditional Eskimo life. There's also a significant description of the origins of the Iditarod.
I learned so many things from reading this book, but two fascinating facts that stood out to me were the origin of the word "mush" (it comes from the French "marche or marchons" meaning go forward) and that in Canada, the word Eskimo is something of a derogatory term, but in Alaska, it is acceptable.
I recommend this book, especially to teachers who would like background information about Balto, the dog sled teams and the serum run or on the Iditarod."
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