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After the failure of the 1745 rebellion 'Bonnie Prince Charlie', fleeing from the English military and with a price on his head, took refuge in the Hebridean islands, from where he was helped to safety by one of the island girls, Flora Macdonald. This is her story, a story of the times and ways of the islanders, whose lives were so dramatically invaded by the arrival of a young prince intent on raising armed rebellion in his bid to seize the throne of England. The tale is told from the point of view of people who are minor characters in the pages of history, if they feature there at all. The...

Middletown, founded in 1743, is one of Rhode Island's earliest settlements. Rich in history and natural beauty, its glacial soil has been farmed for at least 1,000 years. The farmers of Middletown were hardworking men and women who were interested in art, culture, and politics. Also passionate about horses, they produced the first American horse breed, the Narragansett Pacer. Although farming is no longer a major occupation, a farming renaissance is under way, generated by organic and local foods movements. Over the years, the Navy has become the largest employer on the island, having...