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Foreword
John Vytal A Tale of the Lost Colony
Book 1 - CHAPTER I
Book II
Book III
Set against the restless energy of Elizabethan London, the story follows a striking young man whose restless spirit and keen intelligence draw him toward a daring venture across the Atlantic. When the promise of a new world beckons, he joins the ill‑fated Roanoke expedition, a settlement that would become America’s greatest historical enigma. The opening pages paint the bustling city and the protagonist’s inner fire with vivid detail, inviting listeners into a world of cobblestones, shipyards, and whispered dreams of discovery.
As the colony takes root on the remote island, the narrative weaves together the harsh realities of frontier life, clashes with native peoples, and the growing sense of unease that shadows every newcomer. Against this backdrop, relationships form, loyalties are tested, and the mystery of the deserted settlement looms larger with each passing day. Listeners are left to wonder whether survival or betrayal will shape the fate of these early settlers, setting the stage for a tale as much about human ambition as about a vanished chapter of history.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (492K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-12-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1876–1939
An American novelist and editor from New York, he wrote across genres, from historical adventure to social fiction, and left behind a varied early-20th-century body of work. His books include John Vytal: A Tale of the Lost Colony, Periwinkle, and Give Me Tomorrow.
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