Post by Charlynn on Jul 12, 2011 13:00:56 GMT -5
Roanoke: The Mystery of the Lost Colony
~ by: Lee Miller
In 1587, an expedition of British colonists left for the New World, determined to settle in the Chesapeake Bay area. Instead, their efforts were thwarted, and they were marooned without supplies on Roanoke Island, the site of a former British fort where trust with the local Indians was broken. Despite numerous rescue missions, the lost colonists were never seen again, sparking a great historical mystery. A bestselling author and anthropologist, Miller uses original source material, illustrations by John White – leader of the lost colonists and the only member of the voyage to return to Britain, and present day photos of the North Carolina coast to weave together the Roanoke story. Rather than offering supposition about the historical figures' feelings, Miller poses many questions to her readers, encouraging them to infer for themselves. The text is supplemented by an historical cast list, an index, source notes, and a time line.
3 out of 5 Stars
~ by: Lee Miller
In 1587, an expedition of British colonists left for the New World, determined to settle in the Chesapeake Bay area. Instead, their efforts were thwarted, and they were marooned without supplies on Roanoke Island, the site of a former British fort where trust with the local Indians was broken. Despite numerous rescue missions, the lost colonists were never seen again, sparking a great historical mystery. A bestselling author and anthropologist, Miller uses original source material, illustrations by John White – leader of the lost colonists and the only member of the voyage to return to Britain, and present day photos of the North Carolina coast to weave together the Roanoke story. Rather than offering supposition about the historical figures' feelings, Miller poses many questions to her readers, encouraging them to infer for themselves. The text is supplemented by an historical cast list, an index, source notes, and a time line.
3 out of 5 Stars