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The Life Of Francis Marion

The Life Of Francis Marion

Simms, William Gilmore

Hardcover

Historical FiguresRegional: SouthRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1161468501
ISBN13: 9781161468502
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 162
Weight: 1.48
Height: 0.44 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Life of Francis Marion is a biography written by William Gilmore Simms. The book tells the story of Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War hero known as the Swamp Fox. Marion was a skilled guerrilla fighter who led a group of irregular soldiers in South Carolina against the British army. The book details Marion's childhood, his early military career, and his experiences during the Revolutionary War. It also explores his relationships with other key figures of the time, such as George Washington and Thomas Sumter. Simms provides a detailed account of Marion's military tactics and strategies, as well as his personal life and character. The Life of Francis Marion is a fascinating look at one of America's most legendary heroes and the role he played in the fight for independence.Watson was terrified. He was heard to say that he had never seen such shooting in his life. There was no effecting the passage in the face of such enemies, and stealing down to the banks of the river, on the side which they occupied, and wherever the woods afforded shelter, the British skirmished with Marion's flankers across the stream until night put an end to the conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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