It is 1865. John Lawson, at 16, is dying from consumption. His only remedy appears to seek an hot, dry climate. He heads on the long journey, from Liverpool, by sea, train, boat and horse, to the American South-West, following the end of the American Civil War. Along the way, he encounters many different peoples, meets several challenges and adventures, but finds his salvation, a dynasty and a legacy that lasts to this day.
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, follow...
