Praise for Backbone of the World
"The plot and dialog have the ring of authenticity and from the outset the novel is an irresistible page-turner. Temple Buck has the spunk appropriate to a virile young adventurer. If you have enjoyed the fiction of Win Blevins and Terry Johnston, you will find a worthy continuation of the genre inBackbone of the World."
Eric Bye, Editor
Muzzle Blast Magazine
"...Henry has produced a meticulously detailed saga of the Rocky Mountain fur trade... through the eyes of his heroic adventure-seeking protagonist, Temple Buck... Henry has a ribald sense of humor, an accurate ear for dialect, and a genuine gift for sparkling characterization...These books belong on the shelf of any fur trade buff; for pleasure reading and reference"
Roundup Magazine
"... This is a novel,yes, but it is so absorbing that you'll completely forget that it isn't absolute fact....I recommend Backbone of the World very highly. I haven't enjoyed a novel about the fur trade as much as this one in quite a while."
Mike Nesbitt, MuzzleloaderMagazine
"Henry is a raconteur extraordinaire and an accomplished wordsmith. It is a pleasure to read his tale of Temple Buck, a character who immediately incites a reader's enthusiasm and affection. This is a fun book to read aloud with imaginative dialect, riveting narration, and abundant description of a world that evokes nostalgia and romance."
K. Sebastian
"History at its best. Great reference for people involved in living history."
C. Juday