Books with title Francis Marion and the Legend of 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.

"As for this damned old fox, the Devil himself could not catch him." - Colonel Banastre Tarleton "Well, now, this is exactly my case. I am in love; and my sweetheart is Liberty. Be that heavenly nymph my companion, and these wilds and Woods shall have charms beyond London and Paris in slavery. To have no proud monarch driving over me with his gilt coaches; nor his host of excise-men and tax-gatherers insulting and robbing me; but to be my own master, my own prince and sovereign, gloriously preserving my national dignity, and pursuing my true happiness; planting my vineyards, and eating their luscious fruits; and sowing my fields, and reaping the golden grain: and seeing millions of brothers all around me, equally free and happy as myself. 'This, sir, is What I long for." - A quote attributed to Francis Marion In 2000, The Patriot, starring Mel Gibson, captured the nation's attention with the highly dramatized story of an American patriot fighting the British in South Carolina during the American Revolution. As viewers learned that Gibson's character was loosely based on General Francis Marion, nicknamed the "Swamp Fox" by his enemies, people took a new interest in this often forgotten soldier. Those who had seen the movie may have envisioned Marion as a family man, a widower with enlightened, 21st century views, but those who dug deeper would find a man that Hugh Rankin, one of Marion's biographers, described as "something like a sandwich - a highly spiced center between two slabs of rather dry bread." In fact, Marion was a bachelor most of his life, and he likely only married so that he might have someone to care for him in his old age.

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.

*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of Marion's life and career*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“As for this damned old fox, the Devil himself could not catch him.” - Colonel Banastre Tarleton “Well, now, this is exactly my case. I am in love; and my sweetheart is Liberty. Be that heavenly nymph my companion, and these wilds and Woods shall have charms beyond London and Paris in slavery. To have no proud monarch driving over me with his gilt coaches; nor his host of excise-men and tax-gatherers insulting and robbing me; but to be my own master, my own prince and sovereign, gloriously preserving my national dignity, and pursuing my true happiness; planting my vineyards, and eating their luscious fruits; and sowing my fields, and reaping the golden grain: and seeing millions of brothers all around me, equally free and happy as myself. ‘This, sir, is What I long for.” – A quote attributed to Francis MarionIn 2000, The Patriot, starring Mel Gibson, captured the nation’s attention with the highly dramatized story of an American patriot fighting the British in South Carolina during the American Revolution. As viewers learned that Gibson’s character was loosely based on General Francis Marion, nicknamed the “Swamp Fox” by his enemies, people took a new interest in this often forgotten soldier. Those who had seen the movie may have envisioned Marion as a family man, a widower with enlightened, 21st century views, but those who dug deeper would find a man that Hugh Rankin, one of Marion’s biographers, described as "something like a sandwich—a highly spiced center between two slabs of rather dry bread.” In fact, Marion was a bachelor most of his life, and he likely only married so that he might have someone to care for him in his old age. Amy Crawford, writing in Smithsonian Magazine, reminded her readers, “Most heroes of the Revolution were not the saints that biographers like Parson Weems would have them be, and Francis Marion was a man of his times: he owned slaves, and he fought in a brutal campaign against the Cherokee Indians. While not noble by today's standards, Marion's experience in the French and Indian War prepared him for more admirable service. The Cherokee used the landscape to their advantage, Marion found; they concealed themselves in the Carolina backwoods and mounted devastating ambushes. Two decades later, Marion would apply these tactics against the British.”After fighting the Cherokee, Marion, who had been a farmer beforehand, purchased his own plantation shortly before the Revolution, and in 1775, he was elected to the South Carolina Provincial Congress. But of course, Marion remains best known for his service during the war, even though he saw limited action in a theater that wasn’t of particular importance until late in the war. Crawford emphasized, “After the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, the Provincial Congress voted to raise three regiments, commissioning Marion a captain in the second. His first assignments involved guarding artillery and building Fort Sullivan, in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina, South Carolina. When he saw combat during the Battle of Fort Sullivan in June 1776, Marion acted valiantly. But for much of the next three years, he remained at the fort, occupying the time by trying to discipline his troops, whom he found to be a disorderly, drunken bunch insistent on showing up to roll call barefoot. In 1779, they joined the Siege of Savannah, which the Americans lost.”As it turned out, Marion was only getting started, and in the years that followed, he continued to torment and harass British troops across the colony, fighting a guerrilla war against soldiers with no training in countering such measures. In doing so, he kept the most powerful nation in the world off balance, and he ultimately earned himself a lasting place in American history.

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.

*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of Marion's life and career *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading “As for this damned old fox, the Devil himself could not catch him.” - Colonel Banastre Tarleton “Well, now, this is exactly my case. I am in love; and my sweetheart is Liberty. Be that heavenly nymph my companion, and these wilds and Woods shall have charms beyond London and Paris in slavery. To have no proud monarch driving over me with his gilt coaches; nor his host of excise-men and tax-gatherers insulting and robbing me; but to be my own master, my own prince and sovereign, gloriously preserving my national dignity, and pursuing my true happiness; planting my vineyards, and eating their luscious fruits; and sowing my fields, and reaping the golden grain: and seeing millions of brothers all around me, equally free and happy as myself. ‘This, sir, is What I long for.” – A quote attributed to Francis Marion In 2000, The Patriot, starring Mel Gibson, captured the nation’s attention with the highly dramatized story of an American patriot fighting the British in South Carolina during the American Revolution. As viewers learned that Gibson’s character was loosely based on General Francis Marion, nicknamed the “Swamp Fox” by his enemies, people took a new interest in this often forgotten soldier. Those who had seen the movie may have envisioned Marion as a family man, a widower with enlightened, 21st century views, but those who dug deeper would find a man that Hugh Rankin, one of Marion’s biographers, described as "something like a sandwich—a highly spiced center between two slabs of rather dry bread.” In fact, Marion was a bachelor most of his life, and he likely only married so that he might have someone to care for him in his old age. Amy Crawford, writing in Smithsonian Magazine, reminded her readers, “Most heroes of the Revolution were not the saints that biographers like Parson Weems would have them be, and Francis Marion was a man of his times: he owned slaves, and he fought in a brutal campaign against the Cherokee Indians. While not noble by today's standards, Marion's experience in the French and Indian War prepared him for more admirable service. The Cherokee used the landscape to their advantage, Marion found; they concealed themselves in the Carolina backwoods and mounted devastating ambushes. Two decades later, Marion would apply these tactics against the British.” After fighting the Cherokee, Marion, who had been a farmer beforehand, purchased his own plantation shortly before the Revolution, and in 1775, he was elected to the South Carolina Provincial Congress. But of course, Marion remains best known for his service during the war, even though he saw limited action in a theater that wasn’t of particular importance until late in the war. Crawford emphasized, “After the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, the Provincial Congress voted to raise three regiments, commissioning Marion a captain in the second. His first assignments involved guarding artillery and building Fort Sullivan, in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina, South Carolina. When he saw combat during the Battle of Fort Sullivan in June 1776, Marion acted valiantly. But for much of the next three years, he remained at the fort, occupying the time by trying to discipline his troops, whom he found to be a disorderly, drunken bunch insistent on showing up to roll call barefoot. In 1779, they joined the Siege of Savannah, which the Americans lost.” As it turned out, Marion was only getting started, and in the years that followed, he continued to torment and harass British troops across the colony, fighting a guerrilla war against soldiers with no training in countering such measures. In doing so, he kept the most powerful nation in the world off balance, and he ultimately earned himself a lasting place in American history.

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