For 10 points, identify this massive marshy region that covers much of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
Robert Frost intended to commit suicide here after being rejected by some girl, but was rescued by a group of hunters instead. A lake in this area has very high amounts of tannin and most of this area is contained within Gates, Perquimans, and Camden counties. Erik Prince built a compound in this area that later grew into a multinational mercenary company, and Lake Drummond lies in its center. George Washington suggested draining this area by constructing a canal, although the existing canals, such as the Jericho and Railroad ditches functioned as conduits for lumber. Harriet Beecher Stowe's second novel, ► Dred, is subtitled after this swamp, and describes how runaway slaves hid in it. For 10 points, identify this massive marshy region that covers much of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
Robert Frost intended to commit suicide here after being rejected by some girl, but was rescued by a group of hunters instead.
The Great Dismal Swamp