FICTION

Bristow, Gwen. Celia Garth. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1959.
Set in Charleston in 1780-82, this book tells the tale of an independent young woman who finds work as a seamstress in a dress shop. Later she is employed by a wealthy aristocrat who provides a hideout for Francis Marion. When Celia marries one of Marion's men she, too, becomes involved in espionage for the revolutionary cause.

Gerson, Noel Bertram. The Swamp Fox. Garden City: Doubleday, 1967.
This biographical novel emphasizes how Marion's youth in the swamps of the South Carolina Lowcountry prepared him for guerilla warfare.

Lancaster, Bruce. Phantom Fortress. Boston: Little, Brown, 1950.
In this historical romance novel, hero Ross Pembroke escapes from a British prison, joins Marion's rugged fighters, and falls in love with a refugee of a West Indian insurrection.

Ligotti, Gene. Swamp Fox: Southern Gentleman of the American Revolution. Philadelphia: Xlibris, 2000.
The second book in this trilogy of stories centers around different heroes of the American Revolution. This fictionalized history of Marion's leadership in the war is highly dramatic, romantic, and often humorous. A prominent character is Oscar Maxwell, Marion's freedman servant.

Taylor, David. Sycamore Men. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1958.
Colonel Dixon Blakely, leader of the men of Sycamore Crossroads under the orders of General Washington, has differences with General Marion.

FICTION - JUVENILE

Allen, Merritt Parmelee. Battle Lanterns. New York: Longmans Green, 1949.
In this adventure tale intended for older boys, youth William Barlow meets General Marion and serves him during the last years of the American Revolution.

Brown, Marion Marsh. The Swamp Fox. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1950.
In this novel for ten- to fourteen year-olds. Marion's boyhood zest for adventure is related to his adult motives as freedom fighter. Illustrated by Carl Kidwell.

Buck, Elizabeth Hawthorn. Mount and Ride! New York: Wm. Penn, 1942.
A brother and sister escort a wounded Tory soldier to their home. They discover he is an Irishman who has no allegiance to the English crown he represents. Includes poem "Song of Marion's Men" by William Cullen Bryant.

Carmer, Elizabeth and Carl. Francis Marion: Swamp Fox of the Carolinas. Discovery Books. Champaign: Garrard, 1962.
The story of Francis Marion's life and military career are told in a simple way for young children. Illustrated by William Plummer.

Comstock, Harriett T. An Unintentional Patriot. Philadelphia: Henry Altemus, 1906.
In this book intended for girls, two friends take opposing sides in the Revolutionary War. Illustrated by F.A. Eckman.

Cox, Stephen Angus. The Dare Boys and the Swamp Fox. New York: A.L. Chatterton, 1910.
The adventurous brothers Dick and Tom Dare and friend Ben Foster attack the Tories with spirit. Later Marion invites them to join his troops. Illustrated by Rudolf Mencl.

Dean, Sidney Walter. Knight of the Revolution. Philadelphia: Macrae-Smith, 1941.
Intended for older boys, this novel portrays Marion's chivalry and patriotism.

DeMorgan, John. Marion and His Men. Boys of Liberty Library. New York: Street & Smith, 1892.
This life of the General, from his birth to retirement, dramatizes the heroic highlights of his career. This didactic story urges youth to recognize the values of liberty and honor.

Ellerbe, Rodena. Shadow of the Swamp Fox. 2006.
A story of an African-American child growing up in 1950's Alabama. Sixth-grader William Herbert Arrington, Jr., whose father dies in World War II France, lives with his grandmother. "Jr." learns about General Francis Marion in his history class and delivers an animated speech on the general, earning praise from his teacher. The boy's search for a hero in his life leads to his daydreams of being a member of Marion's men. This book was self-published by a graduate of Francis Marion University.

Key, Alexander. Liberty or Death: the Narrative of William Dunbar, Partisan. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1936.
In this historical novel for boys, a South Carolina youth befriends a messenger from Kentucky during the siege of Charleston. Illustrations by the author.

Koob, Theodora. Benjy Brant: Dragooning with the Swamp Fox. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1965.
The Brant family farm is destroyed by British soldiers under orders of Major Wemyss. Fourteen-year-old Benjy Brant leaves home in anger over the British troops' cruelty and because of his father's refusal to spare their property by taking the oath of allegiance. The boy seeks revenge by joining Marion's men.

Lucas, Eric. Swamp Fox Brigade: Adventures with General Francis Marion's Guerrillas. New York: International, 1945.
Seth Baker becomes a scout with Marion's Brigade. The young man faces torture and death while tracking the British alone.

Myers, Jonathan. Swamp Fox: Birth of a Legend. Apalachin: Ambition Studios, 2003.
A graphic novel in which the soldiers of Marion's brigade are portrayed as animals of the Southern forest, witih General Marion as a red fox. Created by Jonathan and Lola Myers, the book is recommended for all ages. Bibliography included.

Otis, James. With the Swamp Fox: a Story of General Marion's Young Spies. Young Patriot Series. New York: A.L. Burt, 1899.
Bob Sumter, nephew of an officer, narrates his story of fighting Tories in Britton's Neck with his brother Percy. General Marion's last words are printed in front of the book. Illustrated by J. Watson Davis.

Reynolds, John Murray. Bugles at Midnight. New York: D. Appleton, 1931.
Sixteen-year-old Michael Blair, a loyalist from New York, chances to meet the Swamp Fox while hunting with his Southern cousins. After Mohawks directed by Tories kill his father, he takes revenge against the Tories. This novel gives an inside view of militia life in Marion's Brigade. Includes a poem "Marion's Men," by an unnamed author. Illustrated by Cameron Wright.

Richmond, Roe. Island Fortress: The Story of Francis Marion. Winston Adventure Books. Philadelphia: Winston, 1952.
This novel tells the story of a young man whose parents are killed by the British. He joins Marion's fight with fury and a passion for revenge. Illustrated by Donald E. Cooke.

Steele, William O. Francis Marion, Young Swamp Fox. The Childhood of Famous Americans Series. Indianapolis: Bobbs Merrill, 1954.
A story of Marion's childhood that suggests his military might sprang from his youthful experiences in lowcountry terrain, his wit, and his family values. Illustrated by Dirk Gringhuis.

NON-FICTION

Bass, Robert D. Swamp Fox: The Life and Campaigns of General Francis Marion.1959. Columbia: Sandlapper, 1972.
This is a scholarly modern biography with copious notes by a former professor of English at Furman University.

Boddie, William Willis. Traditions of the Swamp Fox: Williams W. Boddie's Francis Marion. 1996. Spartanburg: Reprint Co., 2000.
Drawn from many traditional resources, the author has compiled a rich history told in a storyteller's style. A lengthy introduction by Steven D. Smith tells of the research problems involved in studying Marion. This manuscript was written in 1938, two years before Boddie's death. In 1996 it was given to the Williamsburgh Historical Society who published it with very little editing. Includes bibliography and index.

Bynum, William. Francis Marion: The Swamp Fox, Historic Georgetown County Leaflet No. 10. Georgetown: The Rice Museum, 1975.
This work contains various illustrations.

Ceremonies Attending the Unveiling of a Painting of Marion's Camp by William DeHartburn Washington. Columbia: 1972.
The program distributed at the ceremony includes the text of the address delivered by Senator Eugene N. Zeigler.

Clarkson, Heriot. Heroic Incidents in the Life of General Francis Marion. Charlotte: Huneycutt Press, 1907.
The author praises Marion's character in a speech delivered to the Society of the Cincinnati in Charlotte, NC. The text draws on Frost's Pictorial Life.

Cross, J. Russell. Historic Ramblin's thorough Berkeley. Columbia: R.L. Bryan,1985.
This text includes a biographical sketch of General Marion and a highway marker inscription.

Gragg, Rod. Pirates, Planters, and Patriots: Historical Tales from the South Carolina Grand Strand. Winston Salem: Peace Hill, 1984.
This book contains one chapter about Francis Marion. Illustrated.

Hartley, Cecil. Heroes and Patriots of the South; Comprising Lives of General Francis Marion, General William Moultrie, General Andrew Pickens, and Governor John Rutledge. With Sketches of Other Distinguished Heroes and Patriots Who Served in the Revolutionary War in the Southern States. Philadelphia: G.G. Evans, 1860.
This book contains a section on Francis Marion's military career. Illustrated by G.G. White.

Headley, Joel Tyler. "Life of Brigadier-General Marion." Makers of
American History. New York: The University Society, 1905.
This chapter is a short history of Marion's life, especially his involvement in the American Revolution. The story is told with colorful description, and there are a few interesting anecdotes not commonly found. This text also includes Headley's chapters on Nathaniel Greene and General Lafayette and contains a chapter by Alexander H. Everett on Patrick Henry.

James, William Dobein. A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion. 1821. Marietta: Continental, 1948.
Written by a teen-aged member of Marion's Brigade when he was about age 56, this book chronicles the actions of British and American troops. Rankin says James' chronology is flawed, however. Both editions contain Marion's epitaph. The 1948 Continental reprint includes a photograph of the 1821 title page and last page. It also includes an introduction by Alexander S. Salley.

Judson, L. Carroll. The Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution. Revised ed. Philadelphia: Author, 1852.
Brief biographical sketches of 243 individuals, including Francis Marion, with an interesting account of the famed "sweet potato dinner."

Lavender, Abraham D. French Huguenots: From Mediterranean Catholics to White Anglo-Saxon Protestants. American University Studies. New York: Peter Lang, 1990.
Francis Marion is mentioned as part of a Huguenot kinship group in coastal South Carolina. Includes bibliography and index.

Moore, Horatio. The Life and Times of Gen. Francis Marion. Philadelphia: Leary and Getz, 1845.
The author writes of Marion's "strategic wisdom, heroic exploits, and military successes" a generation after the revolution.

Peterson, Charles J. The Military Heroes of the Revolution: With a Narrative of the War of Independence. Philadelphia: Jas. B. Smith, 1858.
The editor of Peterson's Magazine, the most popular ladies' magazine in nineteenth century America, published several books on American military history, including this title. The beginning of the book outlines the Revolutionary War with the remainder consisting of 33 biographies, some of lesser-known heroes. There is an eight-page chapter on Francis Marion, who Peterson calls "a terror to the foe." Illustrated.

Rankin, Hugh F. Francis Marion: the Swamp Fox. Leaders of the American Revolution Series. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1973.
This book is the most recent account of the life of Marion, focusing on the General's relationship with officers and his methods of fighting. The author was a professor of history at Tulane University. Includes bibliography.

Simms, William Gilmore. The Life of Francis Marion. New York: George F. Cooledge, and Brother, 1844.
This is a popular account by a popular author. This text relies more on printed source material than many biographies/histories of the same time period.

Sparks, William Henry. The Memories of Fifty Years: Containing Brief
Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest. Macon: J.W. Burke, 1882.
This text contains references to Francis Marion on pp. 16-17.

Stokes, D.W. The Life of Francis Marion: Being a Brief Account of the Deeds of the "Swamp Fox" and a List of Marion's Men. 1974.
This text contains a list of 355 men and officers "who were known to have" fought with Marion's Brigade. A four-page introduction describes Marion's career and importance. Reprinted by Mrs. M. Dubose MacDowell of Aiken, S.C.

Townes, Samuel A. The History of Marion, Alabama. Samford University Library Research Series.1844. Birmingham: Samford University Library, 1985.
Facsimile of an 1844 edition.

Weems, Mason Locke. The Life of Gen. Francis Marion, a Celebrated Partizan Officer in the Revolutionary War, Against the British and Tories, in South-Carolina and Georgia, by Brigadier General P. Horry. Philadelphia: Mathew Carey, 1809.
General Peter Horry's account of his war memoirs was given to Weems to write for publication after the success of Weems' biography of George Washington. The embellishments and inventions inserted by Weems disappointed Horry. Despite this, it proved a very popular biography.

NON-FICTION - JUVENILE

Bodie, Idella. The Revolutionary Swamp Fox. Heroes and Heroines of the American Revolution. Orangeburg: Sandlapper, 1999.
This text describes the childhood, military service, and accomplishments of Marion. Includes glossary and bibliography.

Cornelius, Kay. Francis Marion. Revolutionary War Leaders. Philadelphia: Chelsea House, 2000.
This is a book for primary grade readers which emphasizes Marion's use of Native American techniques as the key to the victory against Britain. Includes bibliography, index and color photographs.

Fitzhugh, Percy Keese. The Story of General Francis Marion (the Bayard of the South). Young Folks' Colonial Library. New York: McLoughlin Brothers, 1907.
This book contains a fanciful history of Marion's successes. Illustrated by B.M. Fairbanks.

Frost, John. Pictorial Life of General Marion: Embracing Anecdotes
Illustrative of his Character. Philadelphia: Lindsay and Blackiston, 1847.
Addressed to youth, this biography reveals the self-sacrifice of the Patriots.

Grant, Matthew, G. Francis Marion: Swamp Fox. Gallery of Great American Series. Mankato, MN: Creative Education, 1974.
Matthew G. Grant is a pseudonym of Julian Mays, author of many biographies for young readers. This very brief book written for the elementary level emphasizes the importance of Marion in keeping the Revolution alive in the South until the war was concluded. Illustrated by John Keely and Dick Brude.

Holbrook, Stewart Hall. The Swamp Fox of the Revolution. New York: Random House, 1959.
This is an easy-reading but detailed description of Marion's Brigade's military action. Includes bibliography and index. Illustrated by Ernest Richardson.

Johnston, Charles H.L. Famous Cavalry Leaders, A Book for Boys. Boston: L.C. Page, 1910.
This book contains chapters on many world military leaders, including a 24-page summary on Francis Marion. Emphasis is given to Marion's strength of character and his motivation being the "love of liberty."

Kaufman, Scott. Francis Marion: Swamp Fox of South Carolina. Forgotten Heroes of the American Revolution. Stockton: OTTN, 2006.
This book is written for children at the fifth-grade level by a professor from the Francis Marion University history department. The book is illustrated in color with various works of art not previously brought together in other books on Marion. Includes chronology, glossary, bibliography and index.

Kirkwood, Cort. Real Men: Ten Couragious Americans to Know and Admire. Nashville: Cumberland House, 2005.
The author describes Marion as "second only to George Washington as a hero of the Revolution." He illustrates Marion's character with stories of his no-nonsense leadership style and devotion to duty. The author states his purpose is to provide a book of role models for today's young people, especially for boys. Francis Marion is given the honored place of chapter one in this volume that includes other Southern military leaders such as Robert E. Lee, Andrew Jackson, and David Crockett, along with soldiers and athletes of later times.

Life of General Marion; Embracing Anecdotes Illustrative of his Character. Young American's Library. Philadelphia: Lindsay and Blakiston, 1847.
John Frost is the author of this book but there is no statement of responsibility given. Otherwise identical to Frost's Pictorial Life.

McCabe, Nellie. Stories of the Revolution: Part III. Marion, the Swamp Fox. Instructor Literature.
The story of Marion's boyhood and military life is told as a series of adventures. A pamphlet-style school text for third graders. Illustrated.

Palmer, Kate Salley. Francis Marion and the Legend of the Swamp Fox. Central: Warbranch Press, 2005.
The story of Marion's part in the Revolution is accompanied by lively full-page color illustrations painted by the author's son, James H. Palmer, Jr. A glossary and name list are included, as well as illustrations of typical military dress.

Towles, Louis P. Francis Marion: the Swamp Fox of the American Revolution. Library of American Lives and Times Series. New York: Rosen, 2002.
A professor of history and social studies at Southern Wesleyan University wrote this history for an older audience. It tells of Marion's military contributions, providing numerous amusing stories. Richly illustrated with maps and color portraits, it includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.

Williams, Beryl and Samuel Epstein. Francis Marion, Swamp Fox of the Revolution. New York: Julian Messner, 1956.
Written by prolific authors who are husband and wife, this very detailed history of the Revolutionary War is intended for older children. Includes index.

Zadra, Dan. Francis Marion: Swamp Fox, 1732-1795. We the People. Mankato: Creative Education Co., 1988.
Reprint of an earlier publication from Creative Education, this is based on the text of a book by Matthew G. Grant (Julian Mays). Illustrations by John Keely and Dick Brude are the same as those in Grant's book.

MEDIA

Recorded Drama

Marion's Men: The Life and Times of the Swamp Fox. Columbia: South Carolina Educational Radio Network, 198-?
A radio play in eight episodes, written by Ralph Pezulo and directed by Charles Potter and Timothy Jerome. The four sound cassettes run about four hours. Produced in London, English actors portray Parson Weems and General Peter Horry in a tavern, recalling their memories of the Revolutionary War in South Carolina. Horry remembers particular details about Marion. The action then shifts to the past, with each episode dramatizing different feats in Marion's military career. Four cassettes.

Documentaries and Instructional Media

Chasing the Swamp Fox. Columbia, SC: South Carolina ETV Commission, 2004.
This documentary features notable South Carolina history professionals stating their views on the importance of Marion in the Revolutionary War. Includes writers Walter B. Edgar, Roy Talbert, Christine Swager, and Daniel C. Littlefield, as well as Steven D. Smith, archaeologist with the Francis Marion Trail Commission. The images of artist James H. Palmer, Jr. are used along with photographs of archival documents and reenactments. Length of videodisc is about 60 minutes.

Francis Marion: Patriot of the Pee Dee. Florence, SC: Francis Marion College, 1982.
Produced by the Francis Marion College Media Center, this video documentary features Professor G. Wayne King of the History Department. Dr. King lectures on General Marion's military campaigns, while the video montage shows paintings, photographs of scenes associated with Marion's Brigade, and military reenactments. Tape length is about 18 minutes.

Swamp Fox. Stories in American History, Set 3. Walt Disney
Productions, 1975.
This is a filmstrip made from a six-part Walt Disney Presents television series in 1959-1960, starring Leslie Nielsen. Created as instructional media for junior high school students, this film tells the story of the General's young nephew Gabriel, who is captured and tortured by the Tories.

MANUSCRIPTS

Johnstone Family. Papers, 1753-1989.
These family documents include six that are signed by General Marion.

Francis Marion's Order Book, June 1775-May 1777. [S.l.: s.n., 1999?]
This is a transcription of volume one of the General's military records.

Francis Marion's Order Book, 1782. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina, 1999.
This is a transcription of the order book prepared by John L. Frierson for a master level history course at the University of South Carolina. Includes bibliography and index.

Francis Marion's Orderly Books, June 1775-December 1782. San Marino: Huntington Library, Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens, 1975.
These eleven leather-bound volumes contain hand-written entries that detail Marion's daily assignments to officers and enlisted men. Includes orders for provisions, regimental rules and punishments, and the daily watchword. Three microfilm reels.

Rankin, Hugh F. Francis Marion: the Swamp Fox.
This is the author's hand-written manuscript that was published with the same title in 1973.

The South Carolina Campaign of 16 February to 28 Dec. 1781, as Noted in General Francis Marion's Order Book. Lexington: [S.n.], 1999.
This is a transcription by John L. Frierson. Includes bibliography and index.

RELATED WORKS

Boddie, William Willis. Marion's Men: a List of Twenty-five Hundred.
Charleston, SC: Heisser, 1938.
This work was compiled from Stub Entries to Indents for Revolutionary Claims, including published early Revolutionary War histories and published family histories. Gregg says some names are duplicated.

Chaplin, Ellen P. Facts and Legends of Orangeburg County. [S.l. : s.n. 1981?]
Francis Marion's will is included. Illustrated with photographs by John P. Chaplin.

Gregg, John M. A Roster of Patriots Who Served with Francis Marion.
Hemingway: Three Rivers Historical Society, 1995.
Using Boddie's list, the author verified 1,989 names. Includes bibliography.

Jenkins, James. Experience, Labours, and Sufferings of Rev. James Jenkins, of the South Carolina Conference. Columbia: Author, 1842.
This Methodist minister from Britton's Neck relates the skirmishes in which his cousins and two brothers Frank and Samuel died in the service of Marion's Brigade.

King, David L. Marion, Horry and Weems. Laurel, MT: Erespin Press, 2000.
The author explains that Weems' history of Marion damaged Horry's reputation, as noted through previously unpublished correspondence of the three men. Illustrated by David Avila.

Lee, Henry. Memoirs of the War in the Southern Department of the United States. New York: University Publishing Co., 1870.
This work contains a short biographical sketch of Marion in the appendix. There is no index, but a descriptive table of contents lists references to Marion.

Ramsay, David. The History of the Revolution of South Carolina from a British Province to an Independent State. 2 vols. Trenton: Isaac Collins, 1785.
Marion is noted in this history for his strategic role in the war. Ramsay praises his genius and character. Includes maps.

Tarleton, Lieutenant General (Banastre). A History of the Campaigns of 1780 and 1781, in the Southern Provinces of North America. London: T. Cadell, 1787.
This British officer reputedly gave General Marion his nickname, the "Swamp Fox." Tarleton's published report of the American Revolution refers to Marion's "zeal and abilities," while also pointing out his apparent mistakes in his "insurrections." Includes five maps.

ARTICLES

Cain, Karen Bradley. "Partisans Spring Into Action." Cobblestone 27.7 (Oct. 2006): 4pp. 29 Nov. 2007.

Currie, Stephen. "The Swamp Fox on the March: Francis Marion's Defeat of the British in South Carolina During the American Revolution." Cobblestone 22.9 (Dec. 2001): 26(6).

Gilmore, Jodie. "Outfoxing the British: Francis 'Swamp Fox' Marion Used Ingenuity and Unorthodox Tactics to Play a Significant Role in the War for Independence. (History--Struggle for Freedom).
The New American 19.14 (July 14, 2003): 35(5).