A Sketch Of The Life Of Brigadier General Francis Marion

""A Sketch of the Life of Brigadier General Francis Marion"" is a biography written by William Dobein James. The book tells the story of Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War hero who played a significant role in the American fight for independence. The biography covers Marion's life from his early years in South Carolina to his military career and eventual retirement. It also delves into Marion's tactics during the war, which earned him the nickname ""Swamp Fox."" The book provides insight into Marion's personality and character, as well as his leadership style and contributions to the war effort. Overall, ""A Sketch of the Life of Brigadier General Francis Marion"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a notable figure in American history.The year 1781 commenced under auspices more propitious than those of the last year. The British had exercised so much oppression and rapacity over all those who would not join them, and so much insolence over those who did, and were in the least suspected, that the people of South Carolina found there was no alternative but between a state of downright vassalage and warfare.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.