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

The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic | Laney Salisbury, Gay Salisbury

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This was excellent. I learned so much. I kinda knew about the diphtheria outbreak in Nome and serum run from close to Fairbanks, Alaska, - 674 miles - but I never understood the conditions it was carried out in. I now know why Togo and Balto and their owners are considered heroes. It was an epic undertaking. I picked it up because the Iditarod started this weekend and learned that it also follows much of the original route.

EvieBee So this is the story behind Balto?! 3y

CaitZ @EvieBee The movie was very loosely based on this. Disney also has a movie called Togo based on it. I haven't seen Togo, so I don't know how good it is. 3y

EvieBee @CaitZ Fascinating! Can you believe I‘ve only recently watched Balto? Pandemic project: Disney catch-up š† (edited) 3y

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The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic | Laney Salisbury, Gay Salisbury

My last book of 2021 and first book of 2022. #lastfirst @BookNAround

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The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic | Laney Salisbury, Gay Salisbury

#staycationintimeswap I'm all set to survive any disaster, with my emergency survival kit, markers to make my SOS sign, and comfort food. You picked out some awesome books! What should I read about first: a blizzard, flood, volcano or dust storm? Thanks for hosting and for all the goodies! @Chrissyreadit

Chrissyreadit I hope this was the idea you had in mind - I loved the survival pack and hoped you would also - and I loved so many of the books on your list! 3y

sblbooks @Chrissyreadit yes, I wanted surprise as to which disaster I was going to survive. This way I have a variety. I love that the non-fiction books have pictures too ā¯¤ 3y

Chrissyreadit Oh good- I wanted one book from each type of disaster and a way to survive them all š you had me favorite theme ever. 3y

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Gissy Those books sound so interesting, necessary! š“š“š“ā¯¤ļø¸ 3y

sblbooks @Gissy I love disaster survival stories. I'm really looking forward to reading them. 3y

Gissy @sblbooks I will be waiting for your reviews. I get a little anxious sometimes because you know some of these disasters can occur. But is better to be prepare. Looking forward your reviewsš¤— 3y

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