Virginia Dare: A Romance of the Sixteenth Century by E. A. B. Shackleford
QR code
"Virginia Dare: A Romance of the Sixteenth Century" by E. A. B. Shackleford is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the experiences of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America, and it captures the struggles of early colonizers amid native tribes and the challenges of survival in an unfamiliar land. Key characters include Virginia's mother, Eleanor Dare, and notable settlers like Master Bradford,
highlighting themes of faith, community, and the tension between cultures." "The opening of the novel introduces readers to the setting of Roanoke Island, where tension among the colonists is palpable as they discuss the implications of Virginia’s birth and the threat posed by nearby Native American tribes. The narrative kicks off with conversation among settlers, reflecting their anxiety and ambivalence towards their precarious position. Alongside the excitement of Virginia’s arrival, there is a deep sense of foreboding about their future in this new world, as tensions escalate between them and the native populations, highlighted by the internal conflicts among English settlers themselves regarding leadership and safety." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Shackleford, E. A. B. |
|---|---|
| Title | Virginia Dare: A Romance of the Sixteenth Century |
| Alternate Title | Virginia Dare: A Romance of the 16th Century |
| Credits |
Produced by Melissa McDaniel, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Dare, Virginia, 1587- -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60231 |
| Release Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 341 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!