Download or read book The Life of Major Gen Francis Marion written by Mason Locke Weems and published by . This book was released on 1835 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Life of Gen Francis Marion written by Mason Locke Weems and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Life of Gen Francis Marion written by Cecil B. Hartley and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Swamp Fox written by John Oller and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive biography of Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, covers his famous wartime stories as well as a private side of him that has rarely been explored In the darkest days of the American Revolution, Francis Marion and his band of militia freedom fighters kept hope alive for the patriot cause during the critical British "southern campaign." Employing insurgent guerrilla tactics that became commonplace in later centuries, Marion and his brigade inflicted enemy losses that were individually small but cumulatively a large drain on British resources and morale. Although many will remember the stirring adventures of the "Swamp Fox" from the Walt Disney television series of the late 1950s and the fictionalized Marion character played by Mel Gibson in the 2000 film The Patriot, the real Francis Marion bore little resemblance to either of those caricatures. But his exploits were no less heroic as he succeeded, against all odds, in repeatedly foiling the highly trained, better-equipped forces arrayed against him. In this action-packed biography we meet many colorful characters from the Revolution: Banastre Tarleton, the British cavalry officer who relentlessly pursued Marion over twenty-six miles of swamp, only to call off the chase and declare (per legend) that "the Devil himself could not catch this damned old fox," giving Marion his famous nickname; Thomas Sumter, the bold but rash patriot militia leader whom Marion detested; Lord Cornwallis, the imperious British commander who ordered the hanging of rebels and the destruction of their plantations; "Light-Horse Harry" Lee, the urbane young Continental cavalryman who helped Marion topple critical British outposts in South Carolina; but most of all Francis Marion himself, "the Washington of the South," a man of ruthless determination yet humane character, motivated by what his peers called "the purest patriotism." In The Swamp Fox, the first major biography of Marion in more than forty years, John Oller compiles striking evidence and brings together much recent learning to provide a fresh look both at Marion, the man, and how he helped save the American Revolution.

Download or read book The Life of Francis Marion written by William Gilmore Simms and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Swamp Fox written by Dr. Robert D. Bass and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most fascinating figures of the American Revolution, General Francis Marion slipped in and out of the Carolina swamps to strike sudden, devastating blows against the British. Cutting through the Swamp Fox legend, Robert D. Bass has arrived at a realistic and fascinating appraisal of this military genius with this 1959 literary work. “[A] close but spirited chronology of the raids and routs [General Francis Marion] led against the British. A humane man, a dedicated soldier with a devotion to duty and a worship of liberty, [he] was also a taciturn, moody and introverted character. With an intuitive sense of strategy, particularly that of the swift advance and the rapid retreat, he became a sound and savage fighter [...] rose from the ranks as an unknown captain to become a Brigadier General. Here, bivouac by bivouac, are the lashes and the sieges in which he engaged; the daring rescue of 150 Rebel prisoners from Sumter’s house; the bedevilment and the destruction of the British is small diversionary actions; and the indefatigable endurance of that gaunt, ill-kempt, gallant fighter who became a nemesis to Cornwallis and the entire British Army....”—Kirkus Review

Download or read book Francis Marion the Swamp Fox written by Hugh F. Rankin and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calls attention to Marion's military career and crucial role in the Revolution as a guerrilla leader in the South during the years 1780 and 81.

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Download or read book A Patriot s History of the United States written by Larry Schweikart and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-12-29 with total page 1373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the past three decades, many history professors have allowed their biases to distort the way America’s past is taught. These intellectuals have searched for instances of racism, sexism, and bigotry in our history while downplaying the greatness of America’s patriots and the achievements of “dead white men.” As a result, more emphasis is placed on Harriet Tubman than on George Washington; more about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II than about D-Day or Iwo Jima; more on the dangers we faced from Joseph McCarthy than those we faced from Josef Stalin. A Patriot’s History of the United States corrects those doctrinaire biases. In this groundbreaking book, America’s discovery, founding, and development are reexamined with an appreciation for the elements of public virtue, personal liberty, and private property that make this nation uniquely successful. This book offers a long-overdue acknowledgment of America’s true and proud history.

Download or read book The Life of General Francis Marion a Celebrated Partisan Officer written by Mason Locke Weems and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Life of Gen Francis Marion a Celebrated Partisan Officer in the Revolutionary War Against the British and Tories in South Carolina and Georgia written by Mason Locke Weems and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Life of General Francis Marion written by Mason Locke Weems and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-26 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Download or read book The Life of Gen Francis Marion a Celebrated Partisan Officer in the Revolutionary War Against the British and Tories in South Carolina and Georgia written by Mason Locke Weems and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1845.

Download or read book The Life and Times of Gen Francis Marion written by Horatio Newton Moore and published by . This book was released on 1845 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Sketch of the Life of Brig Gen Francis Marion and a History of His Brigade written by William Dobein James and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a History of His Brigade" by William Dobein James, readers are taken on a detailed journey through the life of one of the most renowned figures in American military history. James meticulously recounts the exploits of Brigadier General Francis Marion and his brigade during the American Revolutionary War, providing a vivid portrayal of their strategies, victories, and challenges. Written in a historical and descriptive style, the book offers a comprehensive look at the military tactics and political landscape of the time. James's attention to detail and thorough research illuminate the significance of Marion's contributions to the war effort. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the Revolutionary War and the role of unconventional warfare in shaping American history. William Dobein James, a respected historian and biographer, brings his expertise to bear in this compelling account of a legendary military leader. His passion for preserving the legacy of Marion and his brigade shines through in the detailed narrative. This book is recommended for history enthusiasts, students of military history, and anyone intrigued by the stories of unsung heroes who helped shape the nation.

Download or read book Francis Marion written by Scott Kauffman and published by Ottn Publishing. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the Colonial Francis Marion, who led guerrilla forces against the British in South Carolina during the American Revolution.