What Bostonian was the founder of the company that originally published Prince of Persia?
Doug Carlston Douglas Gene Carlston (born April 30, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts) is the founder and current CEO of Tawala Systems based in San Rafael, California. He was previously CEO, chairman, and co-founder (with brother Gary) of Brøderbund Software, a major software publishing firm that produced such hit titles as "Myst", "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" and "Prince of Persia". Brøderbund was acquired by The Learning Company for US$420 million, and the combined company was sold to Mattel for $3.6 billion.
Persia Beal House The Persia Beal House is a historic house on the north side of Chesham Road in Harrisville, New Hampshire. It is now the Harrisville Inn. The 2.5 story wood frame house was built c. 1842, and is one of the best-preserved 19th century connected farmsteads in the town. The property is also notable for its association with Worcester, Massachusetts businessman Arthur E. Childs, who purchased the property to serve as the estate farm for his nearby Aldworth Manor summer estate.