Farfarers

Ever wondered if Columbus was really the first European to reach America? Prepare to have your understanding of history turned on its head. This summary reveals the incredible, suppressed story of the "Albans," a mysterious seafaring people who allegedly settled North America centuries before anyone else. You'll discover the compelling archaeological and anecdotal evidence Farley Mowat uncovered, from ancient ruins in the Arctic to forgotten legends. Learn how these intrepid "Farfarers" from ancient Britain navigated the treacherous North Atlantic and established a thriving presence in the New World long before the Vikings.

Farley Mowat was a celebrated Canadian author and environmentalist whose thirty-nine books, including the controversial classic Never Cry Wolf, have sold millions of copies worldwide. A lifelong maverick and passionate storyteller, Mowat dedicated his career to challenging accepted histories and championing the natural world and its overlooked narratives. His extensive travels in the Canadian North and deep immersion in maritime cultures provided the unique foundation for his groundbreaking re-examination of North America’s pre-Columbian past presented in Farfarers.