New Albion Sunset: Drake's Lost English Outpost in North America 1579

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.