The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island
Jun 2020 · Arcadia Publishing
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New archeological discoveries may finally solve the greatest mystery of Colonial America in this history of Roanoke and Hatteras Islands.
Established on what is now North Carolina’s Roanoke Island, the Roanoke Colony was intended to be England’s first permanent settlement in North America. But in 1590, the entire population disappeared without a trace. The only clue to their fate was the word “Croatoan” carved into a tree. For centuries, the legend of the Lost Colony has captivated imaginations.
Now, archaeologists from the University of Bristol, working with the Croatoan Archaeological Society, have uncovered tantalizing clues to the fate of the colony. In The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island, Hatteras native and amateur archaeologist Scott Dawson compiles what scholars know about the Lost Colony along with what scholars have found beneath the soil of Hatteras.
Established on what is now North Carolina’s Roanoke Island, the Roanoke Colony was intended to be England’s first permanent settlement in North America. But in 1590, the entire population disappeared without a trace. The only clue to their fate was the word “Croatoan” carved into a tree. For centuries, the legend of the Lost Colony has captivated imaginations.
Now, archaeologists from the University of Bristol, working with the Croatoan Archaeological Society, have uncovered tantalizing clues to the fate of the colony. In The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island, Hatteras native and amateur archaeologist Scott Dawson compiles what scholars know about the Lost Colony along with what scholars have found beneath the soil of Hatteras.
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Lyssa DeSon
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June 21, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. Many wonderful stories of the area and facts about what happens with the Lost Colony. Enjoyed all of the photos as well. One of my take always is never send your artifacts out to be tested - institutions will lose them or not date them. I would like more concrete evidence on the DNA results - find out First People or European descent. Can’t wait to hear more. I recommend to anyone that has an interest in American history, early American conquest or mysteries of Lost Colony. Cheers! Lyssa DeSon
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Tracey Driscoll
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November 2, 2020
Omg - Such an interesting book - i listened to the Virginia History Podcast and went to buy the audiobook ... Boohooo so dissappointed -No Audiobook 😰 the perfect listen when yr eyesight is failing.... Please make an audiobook ... do it yrself Scott you’ve a clear voice and i so enjoyed listening to the podcast.Please . Tracey , Dublin, Ireland .
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About the author
Scott Dawson is a native of Hatteras Island whose family roots on the island trace back to the 1600s. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a BA in psychology and minor in history and is a well-known local historian, local author and amateur archaeologist. He is president and founder of the Croatoan Archaeological Society Inc. and has participated in a decade of archaeological excavations and research on Hatteras Island under the direction of Dr. Mark Horton. He also serves on the board of directors of the Outer Banks History Center.
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