The Swamp Fox of the Revolution
(Part of the Landmark Books (#90) Series and U.S. Landmark Books (#90) Series)
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Book Overview
Welcome back one of the most beloved and requested histories for children It relates a little known but crucial episode in the Revolutionary War, one that inspired the fictional motion picture, "The Patriot" in 2000. With no pay and little ammunition, a small band of backwoodsmen carried on a private war with the British redcoats in South Carolina during the American Revolution. Led by Francis Marion, these guerilla fighters struck fear into the hearts of the English as time and time again they ambushed soldiers and knocked out a string of forts before disappearing mysteriously into the swamps. Marion s unorthodox tactics demoralized and terrified the Redcoats so much that they were eventually driven from the South."
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1402757034
ISBN13:9781402757037
Release Date:April 2008
Publisher:Sterling
Length:146 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.6" x 8.3"
Age Range:12 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 7 and higher
Customer Reviews
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Forgotten Revolutionary War Hero
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is an interesting and entertaining biography of Revolutionary War General Francis Marion and his significant but oft-forgotten role in winning our independence. Marion is a very interesting character I should have learned about in my history classes in grade school! He fought the British against what seemed like impossible odds (in the Southern Colonies) and ended up playing a very significant role in winning the British surrender. His courage and mercy (he allows his prisoners go free if they promise not to rejoin the other side) are unexpected and admirable.
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