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Set in the late 16th century, the narrative follows John Dee's ambitious proposal to Queen Elizabeth I for establishing colonies in the New World. The initial venture leads to the ill-fated Roanoke Island settlement, known as The Lost Colony, shrouded in mystery. The story continues with the subsequent colonization efforts under James I, culminating in the establishment of Jamestown in 1607. The book explores the challenges and tragedies faced by early settlers as they navigated the complexities of colonization.
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The Founding of English America, John May
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Founding of English America
- Subtitle
- An Introduction to the Lost Colony and Jamestown
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John May
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 270
- ISBN13
- 9781476695242
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Set in the late 16th century, the narrative follows John Dee's ambitious proposal to Queen Elizabeth I for establishing colonies in the New World. The initial venture leads to the ill-fated Roanoke Island settlement, known as The Lost Colony, shrouded in mystery. The story continues with the subsequent colonization efforts under James I, culminating in the establishment of Jamestown in 1607. The book explores the challenges and tragedies faced by early settlers as they navigated the complexities of colonization.