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White Seed: The Untold Story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke
by Paul Clayton

Published: 2011-08-21
Paperback : 388 pages
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One of the most haunting mysteries in American history -- The Lost Colony of Roanoke -- comes roaring back to life in White Seed, with a compelling cast of characters, among them: Maggie Hagger, indentured Irish serving girl, a victim of rape and intimidation, Manteo, Croatoan interpreter for ...
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One of the most haunting mysteries in American history -- The Lost Colony of Roanoke -- comes roaring back to life in White Seed, with a compelling cast of characters, among them: Maggie Hagger, indentured Irish serving girl, a victim of rape and intimidation, Manteo, Croatoan interpreter for the English, inhabitant of two worlds, belonging to neither, John White, ineffective Governor, painter, dreamer, father and grandfather, Captain Stafford, brave and disciplined, but cruel soldier, and Powhatan, shrewd Tidewater warlord who wages a stealthy war against the colonists.

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  "White Seed: The Untold Story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke"by Sue K. (see profile) 09/11/15

This was a laborious read. I would not have finished the book if it was not for the book club. Poorly written, almost on a middle school level. Limited character development. Some circumstances/situations... (read more)

 
by Bonnie R. (see profile) 09/10/15

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