Seppala: Alaskan Dog Driver (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437490893)

""Seppala: Alaskan Dog Driver"" is a book written by Elizabeth M. Ricker that tells the story of Leonhard Seppala, a Norwegian immigrant who became a legendary dog driver in Alaska during the early 20th century. The book explores Seppala's life, from his childhood in Norway to his arrival in Alaska, where he became a dog musher and breeder. It details his many adventures, including his famous 1925 serum run to Nome, in which he and his team of sled dogs delivered life-saving medicine to the town during a diphtheria outbreak. The book also delves into the history of dog sledding in Alaska and the important role that sled dogs played in the state's development. With vivid descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness and fascinating insights into the life of a dog driver, ""Seppala: Alaskan Dog Driver"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Alaska, dog sledding, or the remarkable life of Leonhard Seppala.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Elizabeth M. Ricker
ISBN-10: 1437490891
ISBN-13: 9781437490893
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/09/2009
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d