A Sketch of the Life of Brigadier General Francis Marion (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169694347)

""A Sketch Of The Life Of Brigadier General Francis Marion"" is a biography written by William Dobein James about the life of Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War hero known as the ""Swamp Fox."" The book provides a comprehensive account of Marion's life, from his childhood in South Carolina to his military career and eventual retirement. James details Marion's tactics as a guerrilla fighter and his role in the battles of Cowpens and Eutaw Springs. The book also explores Marion's personal life, including his marriage and relationships with other historical figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Overall, ""A Sketch Of The Life Of Brigadier General Francis Marion"" offers an in-depth look at one of America's most celebrated military leaders and his contributions to the fight for independence.The year 1781 commenced under auspices more propitious than those of the last year. The British had exercised so much oppression and rapacity over all those who would not join them, and so much insolence over those who did, and were in the least suspected, that the people of South Carolina found there was no alternative but between a state of downright vassalage and warfare.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.

Author: William Dobein James
ISBN-10: 1169694349
ISBN-13: 9781169694347
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 100
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.31d