A history of Maine, including the author’s family’s long history as 18th century settlers. In 1797 her 4 times great grandfather Benjamin Vaughan gained passage to America from France (where he was in exile from England) – helped by his friendship with the late Ben Franklin and Thomas Paine. He designed the state motto: DIRIGO (“I Lead”). Also describes her 50 year relationship with the year round residents as a summer visitor (Deer Isle) of over 50 years. Maine residents use their expression “from away” to describe all summer visitors.