Another wonderful book by David Ross that's part history and part travel guide. You could throw this in your suitcase and follow Bonnie Prince Charlie from his landing in Scotland through his campaign to take the throne back for his family, the retreat from England, the fateful Battle of Culloden, his wanderings as he eludes the Hanoverian forces, and where he leaves Scotland to board a ship for France. The continental monarchs cooled on Charles and weren't willing to lend men and arms. once the 1745 failed. It was also the end of a whole way of life for the Highlanders that followed him. I've enjoyed all his books. ( )