A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a History of His Brigade
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"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a History of His Brigade" by William Dobein James is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The text focuses on the life of Brigadier General Francis Marion, an important figure in the American Revolutionary War, particularly noted for his guerrilla warfare tactics in South Carolina against British forces and their loyalist supporters. The opening of the book sets
the stage for an exploration of Marion's early life, his ancestry as a French Protestant, and the challenges faced during the Revolutionary War. The author reflects on his personal experiences as a member of Marion's militia, sharing how he transitioned from a schoolboy to a soldier at a young age amidst the turmoil of war. The subsequent chapters promise to delve into Marion's strategic exploits, character, and the formation of his brigade, providing a detailed narrative of events that are often overlooked in conventional histories of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | James, William Dobein, 1764-1830 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a History of His Brigade |
| Credits | Produced by Alan R. Light, Gary Johnson, and Carolyn Lancaster |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | Marion, Francis, 1732-1795 |
| Subject | Generals -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | South Carolina -- Militia -- Biography |
| Subject | South Carolina -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 |
| Subject | Swamp Fox |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 |
| Subject | Marion, Francis, 1732-1795 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | United States. Continental Army -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 923 |
| Release Date | May 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 752 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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