This is a story of faith and hope. A young man, destined to die from an incurable disease, embarks on a journey in a forlorn search for a cure. Along the way, he finds love, friendship and many adventures. Set in the late 1860s, the tale realistically reflects the burgeoning times of the USA, following the recovery after the Civil War. There is loyalty, trust, friendship and companionship. There is also tragedy, enmity, murder, bigotry, racism, piracy and land-grabbing. Throughout, there is the sense of purpose, an ...
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This is a story of faith and hope. A young man, destined to die from an incurable disease, embarks on a journey in a forlorn search for a cure. Along the way, he finds love, friendship and many adventures. Set in the late 1860s, the tale realistically reflects the burgeoning times of the USA, following the recovery after the Civil War. There is loyalty, trust, friendship and companionship. There is also tragedy, enmity, murder, bigotry, racism, piracy and land-grabbing. Throughout, there is the sense of purpose, an intelligent flexibility, a stubbornness to achieve a dream and the determination to overcome the odds. Support comes in the most unexpected ways, demonstrating that cooperation surpasses competition. The result is a lasting legacy. It brings together people of different kinds, races, cultures and upbringing, forging a bond that continues to exist. It is a heartwarming tale in which honesty and justice triumph over villainy.
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