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Dominica, the Caribbean Nature Island

Christopher Columbus famously described the island’s topography by crumpling a piece of paper. Visitors will be enchanted by dense jungle greenery, wildflowers, rainforests, historic … Continue reading

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1812 – Part 1: The War begins

War is announced – but in 1812 civility reigns.  The British officers are entertaining their American counterparts at Fort George and so war will not start … Continue reading

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