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Born to pull : the glory of sled dogs / stories by Bob Cary ; illustrations by Gail de Marcken.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cary, Bob.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Sled dogs.
- Sled dog racing.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (97 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Minneapolis, Minn. : University of Minnesota Press, 2009.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- For centuries, sled dogs pulled the people of northern climates over otherwise impassable distances of snow and ice, guiding them home through trackless wilderness. These burly, strong dogs were the lifeblood of the northern winter world. Today, from races like the famed Iditarod and the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon to sled dog tours, people from all climates are rediscovering the joy of this dog-powered sport. Born to Pull is a celebration of sled dogs who love to run in cold and snowy Minnesota, including lively stories from veteran mushers, insider information on dog care and training,
- Contents:
- CONTENTS; Hike! SLED DOGS; Gee! HOME LIFE; Haw! DOG TALK; Easy! TRAINING; On by! RACING; SLED DOG RESOURCES; GLOSSARY
- Notes:
- Originally published: Duluth, Minn.: Pfeifer-Hamilton Publishers, 1999.
- ISBN:
- 0-8166-7047-1
- OCLC:
- 648757429
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