Heroes And Patriots Of The South: Comprising Lives Of General Francis Marion, General William Moultrie, General Andrew Pickens And Governor John Rutle

""Heroes and Patriots of the South"" is a historical book written by Cecil B. Hartley in 1860. The book is a compilation of the biographies of four prominent figures who played a significant role in the American Revolution in the southern colonies. The four individuals are General Francis Marion, General William Moultrie, General Andrew Pickens, and Governor John Rutledge.The book begins with the biography of General Francis Marion, known as the ""Swamp Fox."" Marion was a skilled military tactician who led a group of guerrilla fighters in the South Carolina swamps, harassing British troops during the Revolutionary War. The book provides a detailed account of Marion's life, his military strategy, and his legacy.The second biography in the book is of General William Moultrie, who played a crucial role in the defense of Charleston during the Revolutionary War. Moultrie was a skilled military commander who led the American forces to victory against the British in the Battle of Sullivan's Island. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Moultrie's military career and his contributions to the American Revolution.The third biography in the book is of General Andrew Pickens, who was known as the ""Wizard Owl"" for his cunning military tactics. Pickens was a skilled leader who played a crucial role in the battles of Cowpens and Eutaw Springs. The book provides a detailed account of Pickens' life and his military career.The final biography in the book is of Governor John Rutledge, who was a prominent political figure in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. Rutledge served as the governor of South Carolina and played a crucial role in the formation of the state's constitution. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Rutledge's life and his contributions to the American Revolution.Overall, ""Heroes and Patriots of the South"" is an informative and well-researched book that provides a detailed account of the lives of four prominent figures who played a significant role in the American Revolution in the southern colonies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.