
audiobook
THE FATE OF VIRGINIA DARE
FORGOTTEN FACTS AND FANCIES OF AMERICAN HISTORY
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
PROLOGUE
THE SEEDS OF TRUTH ROANOAK, 1587
THE LEGEND OF THE WHITE DOE
I THE REFUGEES
II THE PALE-FACE MAIDEN
III SAVAGE SORCERY
A haunting legend unfolds as the sun‑dappled coastline of early Virginia beckons, where the mythic white doe drifts through mist and memory. The story opens with a lone figure—Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World—caught between hope and the unknown, her fate whispered by indigenous voices and the silent forest. Through lyrical narration, listeners are drawn into a world of raw wilderness, daring colonists, and the timeless clash of cultures that shaped America’s beginnings.
Amid the rugged landscape, the tale weaves the bold ambitions of early explorers with the quiet strength of the native peoples who guard the land’s secrets. As the white maiden’s path crosses that of a determined English settlement, the narrative balances historical intrigue with the echo of folklore, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of an era where destiny and myth walk hand in hand. The opening promises a richly imagined journey that honors both history and the enduring power of legend.
Full title
The white doe : $b the fate of Virginia Dare, an Indian legend The Fate of Virginia Dare
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (94K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by D. Alexander, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-05-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1846–1929
A North Carolina writer and reformer, she paired literary work with decades of public leadership, helping shape the state's women’s club movement. Her life joined poetry, civic activism, and a deep interest in education and social improvement.
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