Ah, Deathknell. I've been meaning to rec you this book, anyhow-"The Cruelest Miles', by Gay and Laney Salisbury.
http://www.enotes.com/salem-lit/cruelest-miles
All about the *Alaskan* diphtheria epidemic of 1924, when the only way to get the vaccine to the stricken in time was by sled dog team, extremely arduous and heroic. Lots of sled dog culture stuff in there and nasty details about the disease, and since you've moved the DK cast to Alaska, I thought "Dread disease, interesting book-hey, nilchance!" *beams, waves*
the only thing lacking is food...
http://www.enotes.com/salem-lit/cruelest-miles
All about the *Alaskan* diphtheria epidemic of 1924, when the only way to get the vaccine to the stricken in time was by sled dog team, extremely arduous and heroic. Lots of sled dog culture stuff in there and nasty details about the disease, and since you've moved the DK cast to Alaska, I thought "Dread disease, interesting book-hey, nilchance!" *beams, waves*
Have a good holiday,
Pesti