William Gilmore Simms

Broschiertes Buch

The Life of Francis Marion

Beschreibung

Delve into the captivating life of a pivotal figure in American history with W. Gilmore Simms's "The Life of Francis Marion." This meticulously researched biography explores the remarkable story of Francis Marion, a celebrated military leader during the American Revolution. Best known for his strategic brilliance and unwavering commitment to the cause of independence, Marion's exploits in South Carolina are brought to life with vivid detail. Discover the strategies and campaigns that earned him the enduring moniker, "The Swamp Fox." From the embattled landscapes of Georgia to the hard-fought battlefields of the Carolinas, this book offers a compelling account of warfare during a formative period in American history. A vital resource for students and enthusiasts of military history and the American Revolution, "The Life of Francis Marion" provides a timeless and invaluable portrait of a true American hero. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

William Gilmore Simms was a poet, novelist, politician, and historian from the American South. His writings rose to prominence during the nineteenth century, with Edgar Allan Poe proclaiming him the best author America had ever produced. He is still regarded by literary academics as a prominent figure in antebellum Southern literature. He is also renowned for his ardent support for slavery and his hostility to Uncle Tom's Cabin, which prompted him to write critiques and the pro-slavery novel The Sword and the Distaff (1854). During his literary career, he worked as an editor for various journals and newspapers, and he also served in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Simms was born on April 17, 1806, in Charleston, South Carolina, of Scots-Irish forebears. His mother, Harriet Ann Augusta (née Singleton, 1784-1808), died in his infancy, and his father, William Gilmore Simms Senior (1762-1830), failed in business and joined Coffee's Indian fighters. Simms was reared by his maternal grandmother, Jane Miller Singleton Gates, who lived during the American Revolutionary War and told him stories about it. Simms worked as a drugstore clerk during his adolescence and intended to become a doctor. Simms began studying law when he was eighteen (about 1824). In 1841, the University of Alabama awarded him an honorary LLD.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 186
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 268g
• ISBN-13: 9781022954571
• ISBN-10: 1022954571
• Artikelnr.: 74069802