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In this autobiographical account, Minnesota author and experienced dog musher Gary Paulsen reflects on raising and training his sled dogs. He follows the crew as they travel across the North, discovering the landscapes, challenges, and bonds that come from living and working together.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Gary Paulsen
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