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Swamp Fox : How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution by John Oller (2018, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherGrand Central Publishing
ISBN-100306903199
ISBN-139780306903199
eBay Product ID (ePID)240110806
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Book TitleSwamp Fox : How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicUnited States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Historical, Military
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorJohn Oller
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height1 in
Item Weight14.7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Reviews"[Oller's] account of Marion and the South Carolina battleground gives readers a fresh view of a lesser-known Revolutionary War campaign."-- Publishers Weekly, "A well-researched biography...Packed with fascinating tidbits for those who cannot get enough of military histories and/or accounts of the American Revolution."-- InfoDad blog, "A captivating and long overlooked study of a little known chapter in the American Revolution. Oller's work should be read by all students of early American history and in particular by those interested in better understanding how the American Revolution was won."-- New York Journal of Books, 10/26/16, "A readable, well-documented biography...Anyone who loves American history or military history would love this book."-- Minneapolis Star Tribune, "A genuinely new and insightful book about Marion...Tell[s] a good story in a well-written narrative...Goes right to core of what we most want to know about Marion...Oller puts real history behind the legend of Marion, giving us a detailed and engaging account of The Swamp Fox's military career. Beside the clear prose, the great strength of Oller's book is the solid research behind it...Oller is able to tell us more about Marion than any previous biographer. The picture we have is of a real man who was every bit as extraordinary as the legend, a master of partisan warfare and a true patriot who deserves a place alongside Washington in the pantheon of heroes of America's Revolutionary era."-- Abbeville Institute, "In this action-packed biography we meet many colorful characters from the Revolution...Oller compiles striking evidence and brings together much recent learning to provide a fresh look both at Marion, the man, and how he helped save the American Revolution."-- Readara, "Oller offers a thorough reassessment of Marion, placing his irregular tactics in the larger story of the Southern Campaign of 1780-1781...A welcome addition to the growing literature on the War of Independence in the South." -- The Historian, "An excellent book that describes the exploits of one of the saviors of the American Revolution in the South."-- Collected Miscellany, "Oller uses newly completed document collections...which were not available to previous biographers...Oller uncovers some interesting new information concerning Marion's years before the war...A good read."-- Journal of Southern History, "A detailed and well documented biography...[Oller] brings Francis Marion to life...This is a very detailed and informative book about this man, his life, and his importance in the success of the Revolutionary War...An enjoyable and readable history...It was an absolute pleasure to read and learn about so important an individual to this nations' freedom."-- Portland Book Review
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Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal973.3092
SynopsisIn the darkest days of the American Revolution, Francis Marion and his band of militia freedom fighters kept hope alive for the patriot cause during the critical British "southern campaign." Employing insurgent guerrilla tactics that became commonplace in later centuries, Marion and his brigade inflicted enemy losses that were individually small but cumulatively a large drain on British resources and morale.Although many will remember the stirring adventures of the "Swamp Fox" from the Walt Disney television series of the late 1950s and the fictionalized Marion character played by Mel Gibson in the 2000 film The Patriot , the real Francis Marion bore little resemblance to either of those caricatures. But his exploits were no less heroic as he succeeded, against all odds, in repeatedly foiling the highly trained, better-equipped forces arrayed against him.In this action-packed biography we meet many colorful characters from the Revolution: Banastre Tarleton, the British cavalry officer who relentlessly pursued Marion over twenty-six miles of swamp, only to call off the chase and declare (per legend) that "the Devil himself could not catch this damned old fox," giving Marion his famous nickname; Thomas Sumter, the bold but rash patriot militia leader whom Marion detested; Lord Cornwallis, the imperious British commander who ordered the hanging of rebels and the destruction of their plantations; "Light-Horse Harry" Lee, the urbane young Continental cavalryman who helped Marion topple critical British outposts in South Carolina; but most of all Francis Marion himself, "the Washington of the South," a man of ruthless determination yet humane character, motivated by what his peers called "the purest patriotism."In The Swamp Fox , the first major biography of Marion in more than forty years, John Oller compiles striking evidence and brings together much recent learning to provide a fresh look both at Marion, the man, and how he helped save the American Revolution., This comprehensive biography of Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, covers his famous wartime stories as well as a private side of him that has rarely been explored In the darkest days of the American Revolution, Francis Marion and his band of militia freedom fighters kept hope alive for the patriot cause during the critical British southern campaign. Employing insurgent guerrilla tactics that became commonplace in later centuries, Marion and his brigade inflicted enemy losses that were individually small but cumulatively a large drain on British resources and morale. Although many will remember the stirring adventures of the Swamp Fox from the Walt Disney television series of the late 1950s and the fictionalized Marion character played by Mel Gibson in the 2000 film The Patriot , the real Francis Marion bore little resemblance to either of those caricatures. But his exploits were no less heroic as he succeeded, against all odds, in repeatedly foiling the highly trained, better-equipped forces arrayed against him. In this action-packed biography we meet many colorful characters from the Revolution: Banastre Tarleton, the British cavalry officer who relentlessly pursued Marion over twenty-six miles of swamp, only to call off the chase and declare (per legend) that the Devil himself could not catch this damned old fox, giving Marion his famous nickname; Thomas Sumter, the bold but rash patriot militia leader whom Marion detested; Lord Cornwallis, the imperious British commander who ordered the hanging of rebels and the destruction of their plantations; Light-Horse Harry Lee, the urbane young Continental cavalryman who helped Marion topple critical British outposts in South Carolina; but most of all Francis Marion himself, the Washington of the South, a man of ruthless determination yet humane character, motivated by what his peers called the purest patriotism. In The Swamp Fox , the first major biography of Marion in more than forty years, John Oller compiles striking evidence and brings together much recent learning to provide a fresh look both at Marion, the man, and how he helped save the American Revolution., Like the Robin Hood of legend, Francis Marion--the "Swamp Fox"--and his men attacked from secret hideaways before melting back into the forest or swamp, confounding the British. Although Marion bore little resemblance to the fictionalized portrayals in television and film, his exploits were no less heroic, as he and his band of militia freedom fighters kept hopes alive for the patriot cause and helped win the American Revolution. In The Swamp Fox , John Oller compiles striking evidence and brings together much recent learning to provide a fresh look both at Marion, the man, and how he helped save the American Revolution., This comprehensive biography of Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, covers his famous wartime stories as well as a private side of him that has rarely been explored In the darkest days of the American Revolution, Francis Marion and his band of militia freedom fighters kept hope alive for the patriot cause during the critical British "southern campaign." Employing insurgent guerrilla tactics that became commonplace in later centuries, Marion and his brigade inflicted enemy losses that were individually small but cumulatively a large drain on British resources and morale. Although many will remember the stirring adventures of the "Swamp Fox" from the Walt Disney television series of the late 1950s and the fictionalized Marion character played by Mel Gibson in the 2000 film The Patriot , the real Francis Marion bore little resemblance to either of those caricatures. But his exploits were no less heroic as he succeeded, against all odds, in repeatedly foiling the highly trained, better-equipped forces arrayed against him. In this action-packed biography we meet many colorful characters from the Revolution: Banastre Tarleton, the British cavalry officer who relentlessly pursued Marion over twenty-six miles of swamp, only to call off the chase and declare (per legend) that "the Devil himself could not catch this damned old fox," giving Marion his famous nickname; Thomas Sumter, the bold but rash patriot militia leader whom Marion detested; Lord Cornwallis, the imperious British commander who ordered the hanging of rebels and the destruction of their plantations; "Light-Horse Harry" Lee, the urbane young Continental cavalryman who helped Marion topple critical British outposts in South Carolina; but most of all Francis Marion himself, "the Washington of the South," a man of ruthless determination yet humane character, motivated by what his peers called "the purest patriotism." In The Swamp Fox , the first major biography of Marion in more than forty years, John Oller compiles striking evidence and brings together much recent learning to provide a fresh look both at Marion, the man, and how he helped save the American Revolution.
LC Classification NumberE302.6
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- 18 Mar, 2022
This documents Marion's impact on the war in the south after the fall of Charleston in 1780.
Excellent source for anyone interested in Francis Marion and the revolution in South Carolina. I am still reading this book and it is well written and documented. Highly recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Dec, 2024
Some wear, but an excellent book for a s...
Some wear, but an excellent book for a study group examining the featured subject.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Nov, 2021
True Story of the Swamp Fox
Just moved to S. Carolina and this novel describes how many names of various places, streets, parks, are named about not only the Swamp Fox but individuals he fought alongside. with. Well written and researched.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Apr, 2018
Swamp Fox
This is an interesting part of American history that most people aren't familiar with. Very informative.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 31 Jul, 2022
Awesome book!!
Great book about this American patriot of the South!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Sep, 2018
good book
good history not disney tvVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 May, 2022
The Swamp Fox-Excellent new biography of Francis Marion.
Great read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Nov, 2020
Thank you "Swamp Fox"
Great for history buffs!!!! The "Fox" was a true American hero!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
