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The People With No Name: Uncovering the Lost Identity of the Roanoke Colony

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In 1587, a group of English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island, in what is now North Carolina, to establish a permanent colony. The colony was led by John White, who returned to England for supplies in 1588. When he returned to Roanoke Island in 1590, he found the colony abandoned. The only clue to the colonists' fate was the word "CROATOAN" carved into a post.

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The disappearance of the Roanoke Colony has been one of the enduring mysteries of American history. Over the centuries, numerous theories have been proposed to explain what happened to the colonists. Some believe that they were assimilated into Native American tribes, while others believe that they were captured by Spanish explorers. Still others believe that they returned to England.

In his new book, The People With No Name, Douglas Brinkley explores the possible fates of the Roanoke colonists. Brinkley draws on a wide range of sources, including historical documents, archaeological evidence, and Native American oral traditions. He argues that the most likely explanation for the colonists' disappearance is that they were assimilated into the Croatan tribe, a Native American group that lived on the Outer Banks.

Brinkley's theory is based on several pieces of evidence. First, the Croatan tribe had a tradition of welcoming outsiders into their community. Second, archaeological evidence suggests that the Roanoke colonists had contact with the Croatan tribe. Third, DNA evidence shows that some present-day Croatan Indians have European ancestry.

Brinkley's book is a fascinating and well-researched account of the Roanoke Colony and its mysterious disappearance. He provides a compelling case for the theory that the colonists were assimilated into the Croatan tribe. The People With No Name is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, mystery, or true crime.

Praise for The People With No Name

"Brinkley's book is a gripping and suspenseful account of one of the most enduring mysteries of American history. He draws on a wide range of sources to provide a compelling and well-researched account of the Roanoke Colony and its mysterious disappearance." - The New York Times

"The People With No Name is a fascinating and well-written book that sheds new light on one of the most enduring mysteries of American history. Brinkley's theory is well-argued and supported by a wealth of evidence." - The Washington Post

"Brinkley's book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, mystery, or true crime. It is a gripping and suspenseful account of one of the most enduring mysteries of our past." - The Boston Globe

About the Author

Douglas Brinkley is a professor of history at Rice University. He is the author of several books on American history, including The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America's Great Outdoors and The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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