New Albion Sunset - Powers, L. Wade
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In 1579, Francis Drake anchors in the Pacific Northwest after raiding the New World Spanish empire. He leaves a ship, twenty men, and a fortune in silver when he crosses the Pacific to complete his voyage around the world. The fate of the men, defenders of the New Albion claim for England, are missing from historic accounts.After attacks by natives and a shipwreck, the survivors seek the help of friendly tribes to survive and wait for a promised return by Drake to fortify the fledgling colony. External threats abound, as do internal dissensions over religion, leadership, and attempts to…mehr

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In 1579, Francis Drake anchors in the Pacific Northwest after raiding the New World Spanish empire. He leaves a ship, twenty men, and a fortune in silver when he crosses the Pacific to complete his voyage around the world. The fate of the men, defenders of the New Albion claim for England, are missing from historic accounts.After attacks by natives and a shipwreck, the survivors seek the help of friendly tribes to survive and wait for a promised return by Drake to fortify the fledgling colony. External threats abound, as do internal dissensions over religion, leadership, and attempts to reunite with Drake and the Golden Hinde. Based on years of research, this novel is set in British Colombia, Washington, and Oregon, providing an alternative interpretation of the traditional history.
Autorenporträt
L. Wade Powers has published four previous novels-The Home (2019), The Party House (2019), New Albion Sunset (2020), and The Sagebrush Hotel Tontine (2021)-and two collections of short stories, Falling in Love and Other Misadventures (2019) and Confronting the Boundaries (2020). A third collection of short fiction is forthcoming in 2023. A retired professor of natural sciences, Larry lives in Eastern Oregon. He is a member of the Northwest Independent Writers Association (NIWA) and Willamette Writers. For further information about the author and his works, please visit his website atwww.LWADEPOWERS.com