Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, North Carolina

"Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, North Carolina" by III Charles W. Porter is a historical retelling of England’s early attempts to settle North America. It examines Sir Walter Raleigh’s expeditions and the mystery of the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island. This book, part of a National Park Service series, explores the initial voyage to Roanoke Island, explaining the setting up of the 1585 colony, and the subsequent disappearance of the 1587 settlers. Key people like Sir Richard Grenville and Governor John White feature prominently, as well as their interactions with Native people. It showcases the bravery and the risks faced by these first settlers, highlighting the themes of resilience, and the harsh realities of famine, conflict, and the eventual abandonment of these early colonies, solidifying the historical importance of Fort Raleigh within the context of early American history.