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Summary: Dog lovers and history buffs alike will relish this
Review: Dog lovers and history buffs alike will relish Gold Rush Dogs, a celebration of notable dogs of the Gold Rush era, from John Muir's Stikeen to Baldy of Nome. Black and white photos from Gold Rush days depict dog and man alike in this excellent blend of history and animal insights.
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Summary: The great dogs of Alaska
Review: Gold Rush Dogs is a great book that shows just how loyal dogs can be. Not only that she tells about the history and shows the important role that dogs played in developing Alaska. Besides this, she tells nine amazing stories of dogs that are famous in the region of the state that they stayed at.Sure, you probably know about Balto in the Dipheria run, but you may not know about Togo, who was equally vital in the relay. Then there is Patsy Ann, the friendly stray who's ability to always know when and where the ships were coming in earned her the titile of "Official Greeter of Juneau. Whether your a dog lover, or just love stories about Alaska, this book is full of amazing stories that capture the grandure of Alaska and the heart of dogs.
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Summary: The great dogs of Alaska
Review: Gold Rush Dogs is a great book that shows just how loyal dogs can be. Not only that she tells about the history and shows the important role that dogs played in developing Alaska. Besides this, she tells nine amazing stories of dogs that are famous in the region of the state that they stayed at. Sure, you probably know about Balto in the Dipheria run, but you may not know about Togo, who was equally vital in the relay. Then there is Patsy Ann, the friendly stray who's ability to always know when and where the ships were coming in earned her the titile of "Official Greeter of Juneau. Whether your a dog lover, or just love stories about Alaska, this book is full of amazing stories that capture the grandure of Alaska and the heart of dogs.
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Summary: Gold Rush Dogs
Review: It's about time people recognize the true heroes of the lifesaving Diphtheria Run to Nome which began on January 27, 1925 in Nenana, Alaska. The true heroes were not Balto and Gunnar Kaasen. The true heroes were members of twenty dog teams. Wild Bill Shannon left Nenana with 300,000 units of serum to be relayed a distance of 674 miles by twenty dog teams before reaching Nome. On January 28, 1925, Leonhard Seppala and his dog team led by Togo, left Nome to collect the serum 254 miles away at Nulato for the final run into Nome. Togo was a small gray dog eager to be a sled dog. It was by chance that Leonhard Seppala discovered the leadership Togo displayed when first harnessed in the wheel position. Because of Togo's determination, he was moved in stages towards the front of the line, soon becoming a once in a lifetime leader. Seppala entered and won every major race in Alaska, and many several times, with Togo in lead position. Late in the serum run, Seppala was unaware that Nome made a decision to send three additional dog teams to relieve Seppala. The teams were to space themselves every 20 miles outside of Nome. Rohn, Olson, and Kaasen...whose team was led by Balto, drove the three additional teams. Kaasen hit a blizzard at Solomon and was instructed not to go forward. Instead Kaasen continued on, bypassing Safety where the serum was to be turned over to Rohn, who in turn was to take the serum into Nome. Kaasen reached Nome on February 2, 1925. The men of the "Great Race of Mercy" were awarded $25.00 each from the Territory of Alaska along with citations of bravery and inscribed medals. Kaasen received an additional $1,000.00, along with an offer to star with Balto in a Hollywood film, and traveled Outside to the lower states giving lectures. Balto not only received recognition as the wonder dog but was recognized for Togo's racing achievements as well. The city of New York erected a bronze statue of Balto in Central Park. The other eighteen dog teams and their vital part in the serum run were soon forgotten. Kaasen and Balto had carried the serum 106 miles. Seppala and Togo covered 206 miles. Kaasen had been accused of bypassing Safety in order to claim the honor of bringing the serum into Nome. It was alleged there had been little wind that night in Solomon, visibility was good, and the Safety Roadhouse displayed the proper signal light acknowledging the waiting dog team. After the serum run, Seppala continued racing and touring in the Outside. He later moved to Seattle where he died in 1967 at age 90...never forgiving the events that followed the serum run. Togo can be seen on display at the Iditarod Headquarters in Wasilla, Alaska. The Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award is presented each year to the Alaska Iditarod racer displaying the highest care and concern for his or her team. Balto's bronze statue remains in Central Park and Balto can be seen on display in the Cleveland Museum. Togo and Leonhard Seppala were the heroes of the serum run...along with the other eighteen dog teams that were soon forgotten amongst all the negative controversy. Please note: it is not my intention to take away the achievements of Balto; nor was it Balto's intent to dishonor the nineteen great dog teams.
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Summary: Gold Rush Dogs
Review: It's about time people recognize the true heroes of the lifesaving Diphtheria Run to Nome which began on January 27, 1925 in Nenana, Alaska. The true heroes were not Balto and Gunnar Kaasen. The true heroes were members of twenty dog teams. Wild Bill Shannon left Nenana with 300,000 units of serum to be relayed a distance of 674 miles by twenty dog teams before reaching Nome. On January 28, 1925, Leonhard Seppala and his dog team led by Togo, left Nome to collect the serum 254 miles away at Nulato for the final run into Nome. Togo was a small gray dog eager to be a sled dog. It was by chance that Leonhard Seppala discovered the leadership Togo displayed when first harnessed in the wheel position. Because of Togo's determination, he was moved in stages towards the front of the line, soon becoming a once in a lifetime leader. Seppala entered and won every major race in Alaska, and many several times, with Togo in lead position. Late in the serum run, Seppala was unaware that Nome made a decision to send three additional dog teams to relieve Seppala. The teams were to space themselves every 20 miles outside of Nome. Rohn, Olson, and Kaasen...whose team was led by Balto, drove the three additional teams. Kaasen hit a blizzard at Solomon and was instructed not to go forward. Instead Kaasen continued on, bypassing Safety where the serum was to be turned over to Rohn, who in turn was to take the serum into Nome. Kaasen reached Nome on February 2, 1925. The men of the "Great Race of Mercy" were awarded $25.00 each from the Territory of Alaska along with citations of bravery and inscribed medals. Kaasen received an additional $1,000.00, along with an offer to star with Balto in a Hollywood film, and traveled Outside to the lower states giving lectures. Balto not only received recognition as the wonder dog but was recognized for Togo's racing achievements as well. The city of New York erected a bronze statue of Balto in Central Park. The other eighteen dog teams and their vital part in the serum run were soon forgotten. Kaasen and Balto had carried the serum 106 miles. Seppala and Togo covered 206 miles. Kaasen had been accused of bypassing Safety in order to claim the honor of bringing the serum into Nome. It was alleged there had been little wind that night in Solomon, visibility was good, and the Safety Roadhouse displayed the proper signal light acknowledging the waiting dog team. After the serum run, Seppala continued racing and touring in the Outside. He later moved to Seattle where he died in 1967 at age 90...never forgiving the events that followed the serum run. Togo can be seen on display at the Iditarod Headquarters in Wasilla, Alaska. The Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award is presented each year to the Alaska Iditarod racer displaying the highest care and concern for his or her team. Balto's bronze statue remains in Central Park and Balto can be seen on display in the Cleveland Museum. Togo and Leonhard Seppala were the heroes of the serum run...along with the other eighteen dog teams that were soon forgotten amongst all the negative controversy. Please note: it is not my intention to take away the achievements of Balto; nor was it Balto's intent to dishonor the nineteen great dog teams.
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Summary: Great Read!
Review: My dad gave this to me for Christmas because I have been interested in the history of mushing since I started about 8 years ago. I am extremely happy to see Togo in here! I really don't like how Balto has gotten all of the glory, I mean, he only did the last 40 miles!
This is a great read for any dog nut or anyone interested in the gold rush.
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