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  • Arrival of the English
  • Maps;
  • This illustration of the arrival of the British colonists in 1585 shows the lands called "Weapemeoc" and "Secotan," and Roanoke Island, labeled "Roanoac" in the image. The map is decorated with illustrations of trees, people, forts, ships, and a...
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  • Map of Raleigh's Virginia (left side)
  • Maps;
  • Map of Virginia at the time of the first British settlement in 1585. On this half of the map, the area called "Secotan" is shown, as are the islands that are now Hatteras and Ocracoke. Decorative elements include two ships, a mermaid, and a sea...
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  • Map of Raleigh's Virginia (right side)
  • Maps;
  • Map of Virginia at the time of the first British settlement in 1585. On this half of the map, the area known as "Weapeamoc" is shown, as is Roanoke Island. Decorative elements include several ships and a few people. Note: These DeBry engravings...
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  • Native American in Body Paint
  • Indians of North America; Bows (Archery);
  • This double portrait of a Native American warrior depicts a man holding a large bow and a quiver of arrows. Several other archers are shown in the background. Note: These DeBry engravings do not accurately reflect the inhabitants of North Carolina...
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  • Native American Markings
  • Indians of North America; Body marking; Arrows; Bows (Archery)
  • This image shows a Native American archer facing away from the viewer. He is holding a couple of arrows in one hand and a long bow in the other. Note: These DeBry engravings do not accurately reflect the inhabitants of North Carolina in the late...
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  • Native Americans Fishing
  • Indians of North America; Fishing; Canoes; Fish;
  • This fishing scene depicts four Native Americans in a canoe. Two are tending a fire in the middle of the canoe while the others are fishing with nets or spears. There are many fish visible in the image, including crabs, turtles, and sharks. Note:...
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  • Title page of the German translation of Thomas Hariot's "A Briefe and True Account of the New Found Land of Virginia," published in Frankfort, 1590.
  • Books; Title pages;
  • Title page, hand-colored, with elaborate decorations around the text. Note: These DeBry engravings do not accurately reflect the inhabitants of North Carolina in the late sixteenth century nor are they accurate reproductions of John White’s...
  • De Bry Engravings

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