Author : Andy Gabriel-Powell
Release : 2016-10-28
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 710/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Richard Grenville and the Lost Colony of Roanoke by : Andy Gabriel-Powell
Download or read book Richard Grenville and the Lost Colony of Roanoke written by Andy Gabriel-Powell. This book was released on 2016-10-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: England's ill-fated first attempt to colonize America at Roanoke Island in 1587, more than 30 years before the Pilgrims set sail, has been the focus of numerous studies, fictional retellings and media interpretations. By 1590 the Lost Colony had disappeared and much of the available literature on it is based on research conducted more than 60 years ago. Drawing on newly discovered documents, several recent archaeological finds and a re-examination of contemporary writings, this book brings a fresh perspective to the story. The author discusses the 2012 discovery of a "hidden" fort on Virginia Governor John White's 1585 map and challenges accepted theories about the Dare Stones. Biographies of White and Sir Richard Grenville--Sir Walter Raleigh's cousin and a more involved participant in the venture than previously credited--are included, along with previously unpublished images.
