(From the back cover): BG and his team racing down Front Street in Nome during Iditarod 2004 - "Winning" his race - in second to last place.

GB Jones has never finished in first place in the Iditarod, or any other sled dog race. In 2002, and again in 2004, he completed the 1,100-mile sled dog race near the "end of the pack"; and he scratched from the 2003 race. This is GB's account of his journey to Nome - proof that winning can occur for those who don't arrive first.

Inside book cover: "GB Jones" writing is vibrant, entertaining and personal, like catching up with a good friend at the kitchen table. We get to share his enthusiasm, feel his fear, and understand his obstinance when faced with an undertaking like the Last Great Race. Winning the Iditarod takes us along for a fast ride and inspires us to prove ourselves as well. " - Cynthia Cassell

"GB Jones is living a harsh and hard life, but is enjoying every second of it. To speak with the man, you can see the devotion that he has to the sport and to his dogs. In reading his words, you can feel the realities and humor and humanity that all is a part of making the Iditarod such a great event. You will get a lump in your throat when you read what GB says about Cymba, but realize that her spirit truly lives with him and the race. To even race in this sport makes a musher as well as the team, winners." - Kat Stevens

"A true account of the Last Great race, passionately told by the author who endured its hardships, and of his obvious love and admiration for his dogs." - Avril Johnannes, Author of When the Wolf Calls

"I thoroughly enjoyed G.B.'s book. It was a wonderful read and a great insight as to what G.B. is all about...It is beautifully written and a most touching story and one I will read again and again and certainly I will for my friends to enjoy." - Sharon Irby

Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction

Chapter 1 Snow Comes to the Iditarod
Chapter 2 Chaos Comes to the Iditarod
Chapter 3 The Loafer from Ophir
Chapter 4 Proving Yourself
Chapter 5 Cymba
Chapter 6 Nome!
Chapter 7 Winning the Iditarod
Chapter 8 Getting Started

Appendix
Alaskan Art
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