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Born to Pull

The Glory of Sled Dogs

Bob Cary author Gail de Marcken illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of Minnesota Press

Published:26th Oct '09

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Born to Pull cover

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, and breathtaking watercolor illustrations that make the dogs come to life on the page.

"There’s almost no way to describe the beauty with which this book about sled dogs was conceived, written, and illustrated. . . . Born to Pull has a dreamy quality to it, so effectively does it capture a world removed from everyday life and portray the mystical connection between humans and animals." —American Booksellers Association

ISBN: 9780816667734

Dimensions: 254mm x 229mm x 8mm

Weight: unknown

96 pages