Manteo's World

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The book delves into the rich history of Indigenous communities along the Carolina coast, particularly focusing on the Algonquian-speaking peoples encountered by Roanoke colonists in the 1580s. Helen Rountree combines extensive ethnohistorical research with engaging storytelling to illuminate the social, political, and religious aspects of Native American life before European contact. The narrative also presents the perspective of Indigenous peoples during the Lost Colony saga and traces their history into the modern era, highlighting their enduring legacy.