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100 1 _aPayson, William Farquhar,
_d1876-1939
245 1 0 _aJohn Vytal: A Tale of the Lost Colony
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-12-02
508 _aE-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"John Vytal: A Tale of the Lost Colony" by William Farquhar Payson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the romantic and mysterious history of the Roanoke colony, focusing on the life and adventures of its main character, John Vytal. The narrative sets itself against the backdrop of 16th-century Virginia's tumultuous colonial endeavors, marked by adventure, enigma, and human connection. The opening of the tale introduces readers to a richly defined world of Elizabethan England, where the lively poet Christopher Marlowe and the formidable soldier Hugh Rouse encounter many colorful characters. The initial scenes depict the aftermath of a bear-baiting event where Vytal's heroic intervention creates ripples across the social fabric, drawing attention to his valor. As the story unfolds, Vytal prepares for his voyage to Virginia, mingling with both commoners and nobility, and hints of his future endeavors stir excitement. Through vibrant dialogues and intricate character interactions, the beginning offers a glimpse into the dynamics of human relationships in a historical context while setting the stage for a tale that intertwines fate, struggle, and the pursuit of personal destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVirginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58403
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