The Life of Francis Marion - by Sean Busick (Paperback)

About the Book

"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.

Book Synopsis

Join William Gilmore Simms in this unparalleled look at the life of Francis Marion aka "The 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.

About the Author

William Gilmore Simms is the greatest author in South Carolina history. In addition to The Life of Francis Marion, his most important works include The Cassique of Kiawah, The Yemassee, The Partisan, Woodcraft, and The Wigwam and the Cabin.