02379cam a22003613u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000900104100004400113245003900157264005100196300004700247336002600294337002600320338003600346500003100382520120000413534004501613653003101658653004301689653004301732653005501775653004801830653001401878653006701892856004101959999001702000846UtSlPG20260610133037.0mcr n260607r1997||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE2011 aWeems, M. L.q(Mason Locke),d1759-182514aThe Life of General 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  a"The Life of General Francis Marion" by M. L. Weems is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This biography explores the life and contributions of Francis Marion, a key figure during the American Revolutionary War in the Southern states, particularly known for his guerrilla warfare tactics against British forces in South Carolina.  The opening of the book introduces an earnest reflection by Weems on the historical accuracy of his narrative, acknowledging that while embellished, the account of Marion's valor is based on significant truths. It begins with insights into Marion's Huguenot ancestry, detailing the struggles his family faced before settling in Carolina. This leads to the story of his youthful romance with Louisa D'Aubrey, their bond strengthened by their shared challenges, which ultimately shapes Marion's character as a determined and selfless patriot ready to defend his country against tyranny. Throughout this introduction, the deep love and foundational values of Marion and Louisa are portrayed, setting a poignant stage for understanding Marion's later heroics in the struggle for American independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMarion, Francis, 1732-1795  aGenerals -- United States -- Biography  aSouth Carolina -- Militia -- Biography  aSouth Carolina -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783  aGeorgia -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783  aSwamp Fox  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/846  c42965d42965