Beyond the Far Horizon

Beyond the Far Horizon is based upon the true life story of Alexander Henry, a brave and adventurous young man who, as a fur trader, dared to risk his life and fortune on the vast lakes and in dark forests of the Great Lakes frontier. Henrys life, far from the comforts of the American colonies he left behind, was so dangerous that he was no stranger to the threat of death. As he pursued his fur trade venture during the years between 1760 and 1765, he nearly drowned, starved, and froze to death, and on several occasions, barely escaped being killed by hostile Indians. He was lost, alone in the winter forest, had escaped the charge of a great bear, and was taken prisoner in an Indian attack.

Henry survived and prospered not only by his own strength and courage but also with the love and support of his adopted Indian family. Not only did he share the risk and hardships of his family but also came to know and respect the enduring beauty and harmony of Ojibwe culture.