A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a History of His Brigade

An eyewitness memoir and military history recounts Francis Marion's rise from local settler origins through guerrilla campaigns in the southern theater, following his brigade's operations from 1780 to disbandment in 1782. It combines chronological campaign narratives with character sketches, scene descriptions, and appended correspondence, principally letters exchanged with General Greene, while the author notes reliance on personal experience, veterans' testimony, and manuscript copies. The work alternates narrative chapters, an epitaph, and an appendix to illuminate tactics, provincial resilience, and lessons of perseverance and local patriotism.