The Life of Francis Marion : The True Story of South Carolina's Swamp Fox

South Carolina's'Swamp Fox,'Francis Marion, is one of the most celebrated figures of the American Revolution. Marion's cunning exploits in the Southern theater of the Revolution earned him national renown and a place in history as an American hero and master of modern guerilla warfare. Although dozens of works have been written about Marion's life over the years, this biography -- written by William Gilmore Simms, South Carolina's greatest author -- remains the best. First published in 1844, The Life of Francis Marion was Simms's most commercially successful work of nonfiction. It offers a treatment of Marion's life that is unparalleled in its scope and accuracy, all in Simms's inimitable style. South Carolina's Swamp Fox, Francis Marion, is one of the most celebrated figures of the American Revolution. Marion's cunning exploits in the Southern theater of the Revolution earned him national renown and a place in history as an American hero and master of modern guerilla warfare William Gilmore Simms ; The Original 1844 Text With A New Introduction By Sean Busick. This New Edition Contains The Full Text And Illustrations From The 1844 Text Of The Life Of Francis Marion, Published By Henry G. Langley--t.p. Verso. Includes Bibliographical References. The name of FRANCIS MARION is identified, in the history of South Carolina, his patent state, with all that is pleasing and exciting in romance.