The Spirit of Villarosa: A Father's Extraordinary Adventures; A Son's Challenge

Second Edition containing updates and corrections.When Marc Ashton was kidnapped at gunpoint in Haiti he made two promises: to escape his kidnappers and to tell his fathers amazing life story.His father Horace Dade Ashton an early member of the renowned Explorers Club--later dubbed The original Indiana Jones--showed his passion for adventure and learning by visiting many perilous captivating corners of the world at a time when travel wasnt easy. Ashton shared his journeys through his countless lectures films prize-winning photographs and writings.Marc was born in Washington D.C. and arrived in Haiti as an infant when Horace became Cultural Attaché to the U.S. Embassy. Marc remained there most of his life marrying starting a family founding businesses and treating all he knew with respect. Life changed when he and his wife decided to sell Villarosa and the government made an offer.Days later Marcs ordinary life became a struggle for survival in which his fathers advice and beliefs made him triumphant.