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100 1 _aPorter, Charles W., III
_q(Charles Wesley),
_d1904-1987
245 1 0 _aFort Raleigh National Historic Site, North Carolina
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aNational Park Service Historical Handbook Series No. 16
500 _aRelease date is 2019-01-04
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, North Carolina" by III Charles W. Porter is a historical account likely written in the mid-20th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of the initial attempts at English colonization in North America during the late 16th century, focusing on Sir Walter Raleigh's ventures and the infamous "Lost Colony" on Roanoke Island. The publication forms part of a series by the National Park Service that aims to conserve and communicate the heritage of historical sites within the United States. The book delves into the events surrounding the exploration and colonization efforts initiated by Sir Walter Raleigh, including the voyage to Roanoke Island, the establishment of the first colony in 1585, and the later attempt in 1587 that resulted in the mysterious disappearance of the settlers. Porter discusses key figures involved, such as Sir Richard Grenville and Governor John White, and outlines the complex relationships with the Indigenous populations. The narrative captures the spirit of adventure and the perils faced by the early colonists, emphasizing the theme of endurance amid the challenges of new lands, famine, conflict, and the ultimate failure of these early endeavors. Through this account, the author highlights the historical significance of Fort Raleigh as a site of early American history and its connection to the broader narrative of colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRoanoke Colony
653 _aFort Raleigh National Historic Site (N.C.)
653 _aRoanoke Island (N.C.) -- History
830 0 _aNational Park Service Historical Handbook Series No. 16
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58610
999 _c99437
_d99437