Francis Marion: The Life Of General Marion

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Francis Marion was born near georgetown in berkeley county, south carolina. He was a leader of a revolutionary militia war in 1781. Francis was approached by one of the british officers to discuss an prisoner exchange. They were camping on snow's island south carolina. The british officer was so inspired by the way they overcome and commits to the cause. In spite of their lack of satisfaction provision, francis promptly switch there alliances and supported American independence. The patriots inspired Francis protagonist as an action hero. There many legends around the world surround their life and exploits of brigadier general francis marion. There were books that are out about marion, “The Life of General Marion” By M.L. Parson Weems. The

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