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Pros
An easy, captivating, and enlightening read. Well documented primary sources and outstanding bibliography.
This really destroys the myth that the word croatoan carved in a tree was some enigma that no one could figure out. Roanoke island, nort of hatteras, more developed but still very nice place. Being able to take part in this history is a blessing in di... Read More
Great read. Gotta read. Totally intriguing. Well written.
Imo this is an important perspective from someone who was born and raised on hatteras island. There still are some unanswered questions that longer. If a historian, it’s also a no-brainer. Sometimes people need to realize the real history is just as i... Read More
Worked well with the kindle edition. Very informative and worth it to get the paperback book.
Cons
Political correctness had no real place in this book. Dawson knows his 'findings' and distorted, ahistorical theories won't stand up against peer-review.
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The author scott dawson is a native of hatteras island and has done a great job of researching through the primary sources to d... Read More
Dawson also treated these deceased souls with the respect and dignity they deserved
Mark horton and colleagues and the croatoan archaeological society for seeking the truth and sharing it with the public
Competitiveness
Considering the untold history of america this would be a worthwhile read and well worth the price
If a historian it’s also a nobrainer
If a lost colony buff like myself this is a nobrainer
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Good local history for the lost colony and the outer banks of nc
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That concept was invented by a play
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This really destroys the myth that the word croatoan carved in a tree was some enigma that no one could figure out
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The modern myth flies in direct contradiction to the primary sources all of which plainly state where they knew the colony relocated
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This book is the best information about the lost colony they are not lost anymore
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Scott dawson is not the picture you have with this book
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Please get a real picture of scott and give him the credit he deserves
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It separates fact from fiction about two north carolina outer banks islands long shrouded in manufactured storytelling
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