Jay Snyder

A Primary Source History of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Jay Snyder

Take a step back and discover the thirteen colonies of Colonial America. From European exploration through the American Revolution, witness the unique history and character of each colony. Trace the role of each colony in the American Revolution and that colony's impact on the formation of our Constitution.

Roanoke - The riveting story behind the mystery and failure of Roanoke is recreated in this intriguing book. Students will be fascinated, reliving -- through journal entries and letters -- the colonists' struggles. The colony proved unsuccessful, and theories abound as to the demise of the colonists. The author considers all possibilities, but allows readers to decide for themselves what happened.