This illustration shows the murder of Governor John White's assistant. In 1587, White became governor of Sir Walter Raleigh's failed attempt at a permanent settlement on Roanoke Island, known to history as the ""Lost Colony."" White had left for England - on his return, he found no one at the colony. Less than a week after his arrival, George Howe was ambushed and killed while crabbing.
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This illustration shows the murder of Governor John White's assistant. In 1587, White became governor of Sir Walter Raleigh's failed attempt at a permanent settlement on Roanoke Island, known to history as the ""Lost Colony."" White had left for England - on his return, he found no one at the colony. Less than a week after his arrival, George Howe was ambushed and killed while crabbing.

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53,5Mo (4,4Mo) / 30,3cm x 44,2cm / 3581 x 5220 (300dpi)

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ERngland colonization George Howe John White murder of Govewrnor White's assistant murder of George Howe ambush Lost Colony Lost Colony Lost Colony Virginia Virginia dare Roanoke colony New world Engliosh Ndew World Sir Walter Raleigh Roanoke Island 1580s 16th century history of Virginia early colony in New World British in America Britiosh colonies Britain colonization Rnglish colonies ERngland colonization

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