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 intrepid mushers and their sled dogs raced against time and an epidemic to save countless lives.
About This Book
The Cruelest Miles recounts the heroic efforts of mushers and sled dogs who carried diphtheria antitoxin across Alaska in 1925.
The narrative highlights the harsh winter conditions and the critical importance of the serum run to Nome.
Based on historical records, the book focuses on the collaboration between humans and animals in a life-or-death mission.
It offers insight into early 20th-century Alaskan life and the challenges of remote medical emergencies.
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