The Life Of Francis Marion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162699851)

""The Life of Francis Marion"" is a biography written by William Gilmore Simms that details the life of Francis Marion, a military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. The book covers Marion's early life, his military career, and his role in the war, including his famous guerrilla tactics. Simms also explores Marion's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends. The book provides a detailed account of Marion's contributions to the war effort and his impact on American history. Simms' writing style is engaging and informative, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, military tactics, or the life of Francis Marion.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.

Author: William Gilmore Simms
ISBN-10: 116269985X
ISBN-13: 9781162699851
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 162
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.35d