Arnold Ward

Ndyuka Man Arnold Ward

It is a time of great hardship at home and Courcey, like thousands of his fellow countrymen travel to Panama to seek his fortune. He hopes to return a wealthy man to win the approval of Jewel's parents and claim the hand of his beloved. Life in the canal zone, however, is not easy. Death, discrimination and disease have claimed their thousands. They stalk him every day until he fights back and is forced to flee the country in disgrace. You will be intrigued as you read of Courcey's travels throughout the jungles of South America seeking safe passage back home. You will suffer his disappointments and relish his victories and learn to love or despise the interesting characters that he meets along the way.