The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic
by Laney Salisbury, Gay Salisbury
A gripping account of the 1925 serum run to Nome, where sled dogs and mushers raced against time to deliver life-saving medicine across Alaska's frozen frontier.
About This Book
The Cruelest Miles recounts the dramatic 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska, when a diphtheria outbreak threatened an isolated town.
Sled dog teams and their mushers carried desperately needed antitoxin across hundreds of miles of frozen wilderness in record time.
The book highlights the courage, endurance, and teamwork of both the human drivers and the dogs who made the journey possible.
It captures a pivotal moment in Alaskan history and the vital role animals played in saving countless lives.
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