. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. White made detailed drawings of the Indian villages. And together they drew the first map of North America, depicting the area between the Neuse River and the James River and inland to the head of the Albemarle Sound. Unfortunately, much of their work was lost as they were leaving to return to England. Some of White's drawings survived to be displayed in the British Library in London. And Harriot wrote A briefe and true report of the new found land of Virginia, published in 1588 as the first English book a
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. White made detailed drawings of the Indian villages. And together they drew the first map of North America, depicting the area between the Neuse River and the James River and inland to the head of the Albemarle Sound. Unfortunately, much of their work was lost as they were leaving to return to England. Some of White's drawings survived to be displayed in the British Library in London. And Harriot wrote A briefe and true report of the new found land of Virginia, published in 1588 as the first English book about North America. By the spring of 1586, Lane's sup- plies were scarce. No relief vessel had arrived from England. The soldiers had not bothered to plant fall crops, planning instead to depend on trade with the Indians for their food. But the English items of trade no longer presented an allure for the Indians. And, the Indians did not have enough food stored to regularly feed a colony of 100 men. June 1586—Drake transports Lane colony back to England Relations with the Indians soured. While Manteo remained a friend to the colonists, Wanchese turned foe. It is believed that he may have incited Wingina, king of the Roanoke Indians, to plan an attack on the English. Lane learned of the plot. After entering the Indian village under false pretense, Lane killed Wingina. In June of 1586, Sir Frances Drake stopped at Port Ferdinando with sup- plies, equipment and men for the colony. Drake offered Lane a small ship to explore the Chesapeake for a better place of settlement. But a hurricane struck, sending many of Drake's smaller vessels to a watery grave and others fleeing to England. After the storm passed, Drake had lit- tle to offer Lane except passage for the colonists back to England. Lane accep- ted the offer. Many historians believe that Lane left behind three or four men who were exploring the Chowan River when the. Elizabeth I provided limited funds for Raleigh's voyages c
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