Dog-Team Doctor: The Story of Dr. Romig

by Eva Greenslit Anderson

Dog-Team Doctor: The Story Of Dr. Romig is a biography written by Eva Greenslit Anderson. The book tells the story of Dr. Joseph Romig, a pioneering doctor who practiced medicine in the Alaskan wilderness during the early 20th century. Dr. Romig traveled by dog sled to provide medical care to remote communities, often facing extreme weather conditions and dangerous terrain. The book provides a detailed account of Dr. Romig's life, including his childhood in Pennsylvania, his medical training in Philadelphia, and his decision to move to Alaska to practice medicine. The author describes the challenges that Dr. Romig faced in his work, including the lack of medical supplies and the difficulty of communicating with his patients, many of whom spoke only Native Alaskan languages. The book also explores Dr. Romig's personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Ingrid, and their life together in Alaska. The author describes the Romigs' interactions with the Native Alaskan communities they served, highlighting the cultural differences that they encountered and the respect that they developed for the traditions and beliefs of their patients. Overall, Dog-Team Doctor: The Story Of Dr. Romig is a fascinating and inspiring account of a remarkable man who dedicated his life to serving others in one of the most remote and challenging environments on earth. The book is a testament to the power of perseverance, compassion, and the human spirit.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436708400
• ISBN13: 9781436708401
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"