02482cam a22003733u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000900104100003900113245003100152264005100183300004700234336002600281337002600307338003600333500003100369508004500400520118000445534004501625653003101670653004301701653004301744653006701787653006701854653006801921653006101989856004102050999001702091843UtSlPG20260610133037.0mcr n260607r1997||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE2011 aSimms, William Gilmore,d1806-187014aThe Life of Francis Marion 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1997  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1997-03-01  aProduced by Alan Light, and David Widger  a"The Life of Francis Marion" by William Gilmore Simms is a historical biography written in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the life and exploits of Francis Marion, a prominent figure in South Carolina's Revolutionary War history, known for his strategic prowess and guerrilla warfare against British forces. Simms aims to illuminate Marion's contributions to the Southern campaign, often overshadowed by more prominent figures.  The opening of the biography introduces us to the context of Marion's life, detailing his Huguenot ancestry and the severe hardships faced by early settlers in South Carolina. Simms paints a vivid picture of Marion's character and upbringing, emphasizing the influence of his surroundings and community—a blend of resilience and courage forged through adversity. The narrative transitions into Marion's early exploits, establishing him as a figure driven by patriotism and a sense of duty, which sets the stage for his later prominence in the revolutionary struggle. The book thus begins with an exploration of Marion’s roots and the historical backdrop that shaped his life and career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMarion, Francis, 1732-1795  aGenerals -- United States -- Biography  aSouth Carolina -- Militia -- Biography  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Biography  aSouth Carolina -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns  aGeorgia -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/843  c42962d42962