Gold Rush Dogs

Dog lovers and history buffs will enjoy this collection of notable and well-loved dogs of the North. Readers will discover famous dogs in Alaskan history, such as Stikeen the glacier-climbing Tahltan bear dog, Baldy, an All-Alaska Sweepstakes sled dog champion, Balto of 1925 Serum Run fame, and Nero, reportedly the model for Jack London's Book. Gold Rush Dogs includes fictional canines, sometimes based on their real-life counterparts, in addition to the well-known historical characters.