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The Lost Colony of Roanoke (Primary Source Library of the Thirteen Colonies and the Lost Colony.)
By Miller, Jake C.
- ISBN
- 978-1-40423-027-9
- Publisher
- PowerKids Press
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2007
Gr 3-5 These titles examine early British settlements in Colonial America, including two failed attempts off the coast of present-day North Carolina and a successful colony in New England. "Massachusetts" simplifies a significant amount of American history, creating some problems in accuracy. The author uses the term Pilgrims exclusively, without addressing the group's Puritan basis. He also states that "102 Pilgrims sailed for Virginia," giving the misleading impression that all members of the group were seeking religious freedom. The use of ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
