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Clara M.

The Lost Colony of Roanoke: Inside the Disappearance That Has Haunted America for Four Centuries

In 1587, 117 colonists vanished from Roanoke Island. The only clue: the word CROATOAN carved into a post. Most people know the myth. No one knows what actually happened.

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North Carolina

Vanished colonies, unexplained disappearances, and a coastline that has swallowed settlers for centuries. North Carolina's oldest mysteries remain unsolved.
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