While Europe's eye is fixed on mighty things, / The fate of Empires and the fall of Kings, / While quacks of State must each produce his plan, / And even children lisp the Rights of Man; / Amid this mighty fuss let me mention, / The Rights of Woman merit some attention. - ROBERT BURNS

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

"Flora MacDonald"


Richard Wilson 1714-1782
[In 1746 Flora MacDonald was living in Benbecula on the Outer Hebrides, where Bonnie Prince Charlie took refuge after his defeat at Culloden. She was instrumental in effecting his escape from the island.]

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