The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island

By: Scott Dawson

Narrated by: Tim Getman

Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

For over 400 years, the mystery of Roanoke’s “Lost Colony” has puzzled historians and spawned conspiracies - until now. New discoveries link the lost colony of Roanoke to Hatteras Island.

The legend of the Lost Colony has been captivating imaginations for nearly a century. When they left Roanoke Island, where did they go? What is the meaning of the mysterious word Croatoan? In the 16th century, Croatoan was the name of an island to the south now known as Hatteras. Scholars have long considered the island as one of the colonists’ possible destinations, but only recently has anyone set out to prove it. Archaeologists from the University of Bristol, working with local residents through the Croatoan Archaeological Society, have uncovered tantalizing clues to the fate of the colony.

Hatteras native and amateur archaeologist Scott Dawson compiles what scholars know about the Lost Colony along with what scholars have found beneath the soil of Hatteras.

©2020 Scott Dawson (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing

Seems to solve it for me

A thoughtful examination of primary sources combined with summaries of recent archeological discoveries that only seems to reinforce the most straightforward solution to the question of where the Roanoke colonists went in the late sixteenth century. I’m more than convinced this colony is no longer “lost.” In fact I’d agree it was never truly lost to begin with.

Correcting Historical Errors!

I really appreciate hearing the evidence this book presents. I believe and always have believed that the colony joined the Native Americans that helped them survive. I'm so thankful this book is now an audiobook that can be listened to as I work.

I love history

so much discovery and history --- great read --- this book could have gone on and on

I would love to live on Hatteras

loved this. very interesting. seems plausible. I love Hatteras. feel drawn there. never disappoints me.

Great for history buffs

Quick read with great information for fans of history and archeology. Loved to hear about all the archeological discoveries.

important work short and fascinating

First, I learned about English trips to North America that I had never heard of despite studying colonization of North America in College. Second, the combination of historical first hand accounts and archeological discoveries made a much clearer and larger picture of the first English Colony and the Native American tribes encountered. Third, this was a fascinating, well argued, well performed work.

Amazing insights

Love the comprehensive analysis and history of the “lost colony”
The author provides amazing insights and information that’s rarely discussed today.

Fascinating information!

So good I didn't want it to end! I will be looking for more information on this topic.

great history

I love history and I found found the information in this book very satisfying. That is fine. I'm just curious to know what else has not been told about the subject. For anybody who likes history they should give this a try.

The "Lost Colony" was never lost, but was rediscov

Excellent book. Well written, wonderfully read. Had the colony not been abandoned American history would be very different. Remember the Croatoan, and their English allies, even if most choose to forget or ignore them.