The Revolutionary Swamp Fox

Since I have known Mrs. Bodie since I was six (suffice it to say, over 35 years), I admit prejudice in her favor. However, one must agree, that she is a thorough and meticulous researcher. A school teacher for over 30 years, her first love has always been to encourage young people to be curious about history. So, if this book seems a bit juvenile to your sophisticated senses, give it to your child who will thoroughly enjoy it!

The author has chosen slices of historic literature to catch the spirit of Francis Marion as a boy and a soldier.Woven into the factual events of Marion's life are details of life in the "low-country" of South Carolina. Children will enjoy reading about Marion's childhood escapades.In the second section of the book, the author describes Marion's life as a soldier. Children will be able to make the connection between the childhood experiences in the swamp with the success of the "Swamp Fox" as a soldier during the American Revolution.In addition to the story, the author provides a glossary of words needed for understanding, as well as, discussion topics that could be used in a classroom setting.

The most factual book that I have ever read. As many thumbs up as i can.