Richard Grenville and the Lost Colony of Roanoke

by Andy Gabriel-Powell

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476665710
• ISBN13: 9781476665719
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher