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_aSimms, William Gilmore, _d1806-1870 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Life of Francis Marion |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1997 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 1997-03-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Alan Light, and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aMarion, Francis, 1732-1795 | ||
| 653 | _aGenerals -- United States -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aSouth Carolina -- Militia -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aSouth Carolina -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns | ||
| 653 | _aGeorgia -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/843 |
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