Scott Dawson historian from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and author of the book The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island explains how information from the project he is working on uncovered evidence that determined what actually happened to the lost Roanoke colony.  He discusses how the story has developed into a legend and how it found its way into pop culture.  The talks about Sir Walter Raleigh’s preferred relationship with the Queen of England and his initial expedition.  The conversation covers the rise of Spanish power and colonial holdings and the threat to England which prompted a series of expeditions from privateers such as Sir Francis Drake.  The philosophy of Richard Hakluyt is discussed and how it impacted English ambition and colonization. Dawson describes the early foundations of the Roanoke colony and its many problems and challenges.  He goes into detail about the native tribes that were encountered by the English and how they have misinterpreted throughout history.  The author explains how the situation in Roanoke devolved for the English colonists and how that impacted the local tribes.  He explains the arrival of John White and the baptism of Manteo.  Dawson finishes by dispelling myths, putting the legend into context and answering the question – what actually happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

HOST:  Rob Mellon

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BOOK:  The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island (Scott Dawson)

https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Colony-Hatteras-Island/dp/1467144339

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