Uses primary source documents to provide an in-depth look into the history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke and includes a timeline, glossary, and primary source image list.

Discusses what happened on Roanoke Island during England's attempts to colonize the land from 1584 to 1590 when the first colony disappeared.

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Describes the two failed attempts by English colonists to establish a settlement on Roanoke Island at the end of the 16th century, and the mysterious disappearance of this area.

The lost colony of Roanoke is a place and a story shrouded in mystery. Centuries after the disappearance of Roanoke’s colonists, the history of their endeavors and their sudden departure intrigue readers and spark their imagination. This volume sets the stage for the doomed colony, as it covers earlier attempts at Roanoke, the mishaps that occurred, and the clues colonists left behind. Primary sources and brilliant visuals bring Roanoke to life, and information-rich text supports state and national social studies curricula. Evidence from archaeological digs and secret maps will engage even the most reluctant readers and raise the question: How could so many people disappear without a trace?

Maps, documents, and artwork are used to introduce the history of North Carolina to the time of the American Revolution.