Books with title Francis Marion: The Swamp Fox

Francis Marion, a native of South Carolina, was one of the heroes of the American Revolution. He practiced a type of guerrilla warfare in the Coastal Plains, harassing the British and Tory forces and kept them from advancing through the colony to North Carolina, giving George Washington time to strengthen his Continental Army in the North. Marion, nicknamed the Swamp Fox, was a stealthy commander, later Brigadier General, of a group of mostly farmers, Native Americans and African Americans who fought bravely in the swamps, often attacking at night and capturing British supplies, weapons and supplies. His group's actions, along with those of other Partisan fighters and Continentals, such as those commanded by General Nathanael Greene, helped in the ultimate defeat of the British at Yorktown. The book tells the story of Marion and the vivid illustrations show with historical accuracy the story of the almost mythical Swamp Fox.

A revered citizen-soldier of the American Revolutionary War, South Carolina-born Francis Marion has been dubbed by some the "father of the U.S. Army Special Forces." This innovative patriot earned the nickname the "Swamp Fox" from a British colonel who all too often lost track of Marion when the clever soldier made stealthy retreats into American swamp lands.

The American Heroes and Monuments series of eBooks is designed to introduce young readers to the heroes ---from early settlers, to generals, to the common man---of American history. Their heroics led future generations to create monuments to celebrate these achievements. These monuments have their own stories that celebrate the country’s heritage. There is no reason for American history to be written about as boring. Nor should its countless stories of bravery be dismissed or belittled. The forging of a great nation from a wilderness is a story of men and women of all races and creeds, across generations, who toiled, risked, and sacrificed for freedom.The American Revolution provided opportunity for colonists, both male and female, to step up and to perform heroically. Many did.Francis Marion’s actions and leadership led to a famed nickname—The Swamp Fox. This name and his exploits led Disney Studio to create a long-running TV series to celebrate his life and to entertain millions.Recently, his story formed the basis of the Mel Gibson movie---The Patriot As it happens, the non-fiction fiction format actually supports the literacy standard of Common Core.

Copyright 1962, hardcover with dustjacket, ex-library, 79 pages, with 2-color full-page illustrations on 25% of the pages. SYNOPSIS: "Biographical chapter book for youth. Francis grew up on a plantation in South Carolina where he hunted in the swamps, learning all the twists of the river and hidden trails through the underbrush. When the American Revolution started, Francis organized a group of men who continually raided the British, then retreated into the cover and safety of the swamps." CONDITION: Library cardholder/checkout sheet and stamps/notations inside. Dustjacket is enclosed in mylar overlay taped to cover. Binding is secure.

Biographies For Grades 4-8 Correlated to the Curriculum Extend the learning through this new biography series. The Library of American Lives and Times use extensive primary resources as it brings American history to life for your students. Learn about some of the greatest players who helped in shaping America as it grew from a colony to a world super power. Through a chronological narrative, enriched with diary entries, letters, and other primary documents, students will learn about the various stages of our nation's development, as well as learning to think about history from the perspective of both individuals and society. By learning about history from a particular and unique biographical perspective, each student will learn about the following themes that form the framework for the social studies standards: Culture; People, Places, and Environments; Individual Development and Identity; Individuals, Groups, and Institutions; Power, Authority, and Governance; Production, Distribution, and Consumption; Global Connections: Civic Ideals and Practices. These books are comprehensive biographical treatments of important Americans, emphasizing not just their lives, but the times in which they lived. Each book is 112 pages with dynamic full-color photos throughout. Text is designed to make the navigation and comprehension of these more extensive supplemental books an easy transition from the third-grade material under the PowerKids Press imprint. Francis Marion: A revered citizen-soldier of the American Revolutionary War, South Carolina-born Francis Marion has been dubbed by some the “father of the U.S. Army Special Forces.” This innovative patriot earned the nickname the “Swamp Fox” from a British colonel who all too often lost track of Marion when the clever soldier made stealthy retreats into American swamp lands. "These attractive titles serve not only as quality report sources, but also as general interest titles." - School Library Journal

Biographies For Grades 4-8 Correlated to the Curriculum Extend the learning through this new biography series. The Library of American Lives and Times use extensive primary resources as it brings American history to life for your students. Learn about some of the greatest players who helped in shaping America as it grew from a colony to a world super power. Through a chronological narrative, enriched with diary entries, letters, and other primary documents, students will learn about the various stages of our nation's development, as well as learning to think about history from the perspective of both individuals and society. By learning about history from a particular and unique biographical perspective, each student will learn about the following themes that form the framework for the social studies standards: Culture; People, Places, and Environments; Individual Development and Identity; Individuals, Groups, and Institutions; Power, Authority, and Governance; Production, Distribution, and Consumption; Global Connections: Civic Ideals and Practices. These books are comprehensive biographical treatments of important Americans, emphasizing not just their lives, but the times in which they lived. Each book is 112 pages with dynamic full-color photos throughout. Text is designed to make the navigation and comprehension of these more extensive supplemental books an easy transition from the third-grade material under the PowerKids Press imprint. Francis Marion: A revered citizen-soldier of the American Revolutionary War, South Carolina-born Francis Marion has been dubbed by some the “father of the U.S. Army Special Forces.” This innovative patriot earned the nickname the “Swamp Fox” from a British colonel who all too often lost track of Marion when the clever soldier made stealthy retreats into American swamp lands. "These attractive titles serve not only as quality report sources, but also as general interest titles." - School Library Journal